Awaiting Parliament 1st reading / single reading / budget 1st stage
2016/0074(COD) Conservation of fishery resources and protection of marine ecosystems through technical measures
Lead committee dossier: PECH/8/06008
Legal Basis RoP 59-p4, TFEU 043-p2
| Role | Committee | Rapporteur | Shadows |
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| Opinion | DEVE | ||
| Opinion | ENVI | TĂNĂSESCU Claudiu Ciprian (S&D) | |
| Lead | PECH | MATO Gabriel (EPP) | BRIANO Renata (S&D), VAN DALEN Peter (ECR), TORVALDS Nils (ALDE), NÍ RIADA Liadh (GUE/NGL), AFFRONTE Marco (Verts/ALE), D'AMATO Rosa (EFD) |
Legal Basis RoP 59-p4, TFEU 043-p2
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2018/01/16
Matter referred back to the committee responsible
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2018/01/16
Results of vote in Parliament
- Results of vote in Parliament
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T8-0003/2018
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The European Parliament adopted by 399 votes to 189, with 86 abstentions, amendments to the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the conservation of fishery resources and the protection of marine ecosystems through technical measures, amending Council Regulations (EC) No 1967/2006, (EC) No 1098/2007, (EC) No 1224/2009 and Regulations (EU) No 1343/2011 and (EU) No 1380/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council, and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 894/97, (EC) No 850/98, (EC) No 2549/2000, (EC) No 254/2002, (EC) No 812/2004 and (EC) No 2187/2005. The matter was referred back to the committee responsible for interinstitutional negotiations. The main amendments adopted in plenary concern the following issues: Simplification of rules: Parliament emphasised the need to simplify existing rules, to respect the consultation process of advisory councils and to ensure that all objectives on conservation and sustainability are fully respected. Before their adoption, the potential economic and social impact of technical measures should be considered. Contribution to the objectives of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP): whereas the Commission proposes to rely exclusively on technical measures to achieve the objectives of the CFP, Members considered that technical measures shall only contribute to achieving the objectives of the CFP, namely: ensure sustainable exploitation patterns to provide protection for juveniles and spawning aggregations of marine species; ensure that incidental catches of sensitive marine species, in particular those listed under Directives 92/43/EEC and 2009/147/EC, that result from fishing are minimised and where possible eliminated; ensure, including by using appropriate incentives, that the negative environmental impacts of fishing on marine habitats are minimised and where possible eliminated. Recreational fisheries can have a significant impact on the marine environment, stocks of fish and other species, and should therefore be subject to technical measures. Performance indicators: Parliament proposed replacing the term ‘targets’ with ‘performance indicators’ in order to assess whether technical measures contribute to achieving the objectives. In this context, it did not follow the Commission’s proposal to set the 5 % tolerance margin for catches under the minimum size as a target. Members proposed using performance indicators relating to the reduction of catches of fish below the minimum conservation reference size and incidental catches of sensitive species In order to establish these performance indicators, the Commission may adopt delegated acts to define key fisheries and the levels of such catches that apply to those key fisheries taking into account the best available scientific advice, in particular that of the Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries (STECF). Innovative fishing gears: Parliament called for a total ban on the use of electric pulse trawls. Moreover, Members considered that the commercial scale use of innovative fishing gears should not be permitted where scientific assessment indicates that their use will lead to negative direct or cumulative impacts on marine habitats, especially sensitive habitats or non-target species, or compromise the achievement of a good environmental status of marine waters. Such an assessment shall be based on use of the innovative gear during a trial period which shall be limited to no more than 5 % of the vessels currently in that metier for a period of at least four years. Derogation from the landing obligation: the amended text stipulates that the landing obligation shall apply to all catches of species which are subject to catch limits. However, where specimens of those species are caught and immediately released in recreational fisheries and scientific evidence demonstrates high survival rates for those species, as may be the case for fish caught by recreational fishermen using angling equipment, it should be possible to exclude the fisheries concerned from the landing obligation by applying procedures set out in that Regulation, in particular by adopting measures to that effect under multiannual plans and/or discard plans. Common technical measures: Members introduced specific rules on: the limitation of catches of marine mammals, seabirds and reptiles; the prohibition of the deliberate disturbance, deterioration or destruction of sensitive habitats, breeding sites or resting places of sensitive species; the prohibition of the practice of high grading; the possibility for Member States to carry out pilot projects with the aim of exploring methods for the avoidance, minimisation and elimination of unwanted catches. Regionalisation and reference standards: technical measures shall be established at regional level for the North Sea, North Western waters, South Western waters, Baltic Sea, Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea and the Union waters in the Indian Ocean and the West Atlantic. Regional measures would include minimum reference sizes as well as closed or restricted areas. However, the provisions on mesh sizes set out in Part B of Annexes V to XI shall only apply in so far as, by 18 months after the date of entry into force of this Regulation, no delegated act has been adopted covering the same subject-matter for the fisheries concerned. In order to take into account the particularities of a region, Members pointed out that technical measures deviating from regional rules may be adopted as part of a multiannual fishing plan or, in the absence of such a plan, through delegated acts of the European Commission. The Commission may adopt such delegated acts also in the absence of a joint recommendation. Member States may submit joint recommendations to this end. Joint recommendations shall be based on the best available scientific evidence. Members stressed that the process of regionalisation should make it possible to combine effectively the common rules and local situations and situations per zone and that it should not result in a kind of renationalisation of the CFP, and it is important that the Advisory Councils should continue to ensure that regionalisation takes place under a Union approach.
- 2018/01/15 Debate in Parliament
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2017/11/28
Committee report tabled for plenary, 1st reading/single reading
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A8-0381/2017
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The Committee on Fisheries adopted the report by Gabriel MATO (EPP, ES) on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the conservation of fishery resources and the protection of marine ecosystems through technical measures, amending Council Regulations (EC) No 1967/2006, (EC) No 1098/2007, (EC) No 1224/2009 and Regulations (EU) No 1343/2011 and (EU) No 1380/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council, and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 894/97, (EC) No 850/98, (EC) No 2549/2000, (EC) No 254/2002, (EC) No 812/2004 and (EC) No 2187/2005. As a reminder, the Regulation lays down technical measures concerning the taking and landing of fisheries resources and the operation of fishing gears and the interaction of fishing activities with marine ecosystems. It aims to simplify the existing rules and to make the technical measures more likely to contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the new Common Fisheries Policy (CFP). The committee recommended that the European Parliament’s position adopted at first reading under the ordinary legislative procedure should amend the Commission proposal as follows. Technical measures: whereas the Commission proposes to rely exclusively on technical measures to achieve the objectives of the CFP, Members considered that technical measures shall contribute to achieving the aforementioned objectives, namely: ensure sustainable exploitation patterns to provide protection for juveniles and spawning aggregations of marine species; ensure that incidental catches of sensitive marine species, in particular those listed under Directives 92/43/EEC and 2009/147/EC, that result from fishing are minimised and where possible eliminated; ensure, including by using appropriate incentives, that the negative environmental impacts of fishing on marine habitats are minimised and where possible eliminated. Recreational fisheries can have a significant impact on the marine environment, stocks of fish and other species, and should therefore be subject to technical measures. Performance indicators: Members proposed replacing the term ‘targets’ with ‘performance indicators’. In this context, they did not follow the Commission's proposal to set the 5 % tolerance margin for catches under the minimum size as a target. To evaluate the effectiveness of technical measures, Members proposed using performance indicators relating to the reduction of catches of fish below the minimum conservation reference size and incidental catches of sensitive species In order to establish these performance indicators, the Commission may adopt delegated acts to define key fisheries and the levels of such catches that apply to those key fisheries taking into account the best available scientific advice, in particular that of the Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries (STECF). Innovative fishing gears: Members considered that the commercial scale use of innovative fishing gears, such as electrical pulse trawl, should not be permitted where scientific assessment indicates that their use will lead to negative direct or cumulative impacts on marine habitats, especially sensitive habitats or non-target species, or compromise the achievement of a good environmental status of marine waters Such an assessment shall be based on use of the innovative gear during a trial period which shall be limited to no more than 5 % of the vessels currently in that metier for a period of at least four years. Derogation from the landing obligation: Members suggested that fishing vessels which participate voluntarily in a system of full documentation of catches and discards shall not be required to land non-marketable catches, provided that they are recorded and counted against quotas where applicable. Regionalisation and reference standards: under the proposed Regulation, technical measures shall be established at regional level for the North Sea, North Western waters, South Western waters, Baltic Sea, Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea and Outermost Regions. In order to take into account the particularities of a region, Members pointed out that technical measures deviating from regional rules may be adopted as part of a multiannual fishing plan or, in the absence of such a plan, through delegated acts of the European Commission. The Commission may adopt such delegated acts also in the absence of a joint recommendation. Member States may submit joint recommendations to this end. Joint recommendations shall be based on the best available scientific evidence. Members stressed that the process of regionalisation should make it possible to combine effectively the common rules and local situations and situations per zone. It should not result in a kind of renationalisation of the CFP, and it is important that the Advisory Councils should continue to ensure that regionalisation takes place under a Union approach.
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A8-0381/2017
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2017/11/21
Rejection by committee to open interinstitutional negotiations with report adopted in committee
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2017/11/21
Vote in committee, 1st reading/single reading
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- 2017/05/11 Council Meeting
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2016/04/11
Committee referral announced in Parliament, 1st reading/single reading
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2016/03/11
Legislative proposal published
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COM(2016)0134
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PURPOSE: to change the governance structure of technical measures on the conservation of fishery resources in order to optimise the contribution of technical measures to achieving the key objectives of the new Common Fisheries Policy (CFP). PROPOSED ACT: Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council. ROLE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT: the European Parliament decides in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure and on an equal footing with the Council. BACKGROUND: technical measures are rules governing how and where fishermen may fish. They aim to control the catch that can be taken with a given amount of fishing effort and also to minimise the impacts of fishing on the ecosystem. They concern: (i) measures that regulate the operation of the gear; (ii) minimum sizes below which fish must be returned to the sea; (iii) measures that set spatial and temporal controls to protect aggregations of juvenile or spawning fish; (iv) measures that mitigate the impacts of fishing gears on sensitive species or closed areas to protect sensitive habitats. The history of technical measures applying in European fisheries legislation within the framework of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) is one of numerous regulations, amendments, implementing rules and temporary technical measures introduced as stop-gaps to resolve emerging problems. Across all Union sea basins and non-Union waters in which Union vessels operate there are more than 30 regulations which contain technical measures. With the new challenges of the new CFP, which came into force on 1 January 2014, the retrospective evaluation concluded that the current regulatory structure for technical measures will continue to be sub-optimal. This is because of five identifiable problems: sub-optimal performance: technical measures provide little incentive to fish selectively where there is no cost to discarding, or of catching sensitive species or impacting adversely on the seabed; difficult to measure effectiveness: the current regulations do not contain any defined metrics on which to measure success; prescriptive and complex rules: some measures are difficult for control authorities to enforce, and for fishermen to comply with; lack of flexibility: technical measures are mostly decided following a complex, inflexible and lengthy politically-driven process which is not well suited to defining detailed technical rules that need frequent updating and periodic review; insufficient involvement of key stakeholders in the decision-making process. These repeated failures to reach agreement on a new technical measures regulation clearly highlight the need for a new approach which aims to change the governance structure of technical measures rather than making wholesale changes to the measures themselves, the improved flexibility and incentives for fishing selectivity it introduces will deliver improvements in the effectiveness of technical measures. IMPACT ASSESSMENT: the preferred approach is that of a new framework Regulation containing a) general provisions (scope, objectives, guiding principles) and definition of the expected results and corresponding standards; b) common rules and technical provisions; and c) baseline standards (by region) corresponding to identified results which would function as default measures in the context of regionalisation. The preferred option largely presents changes to the regulatory structure and governance of technical measures. Few new measures are introduced and any changes to the substance are very much about deletion of rules in order to simplify and lessen administrative burden, improve controllability or consolidate nature conservation measures. CONTENT: the proposal has the following structure: Subject matter: the proposed Regulation lays down technical measures concerning: (a) the taking and landing of fisheries resources; and (b) the operation of fishing gears and the interaction of fishing activities with marine ecosystems. The proposal contains general provisions, overarching and specific objectives, targets linked to the general and specific objectives expressed in terms of levels of unwanted catches; thresholds for bycatches of sensitive species; and reduction in the extent of the seabed significantly affected by fishing; principles of good governance and definitions. The definitions relate primarily to the definition of fishing gears and fishing operations and are common to all regions. They consolidate and update the existing definitions contained in the existing Regulations. Common technical measures: the proposal contains common rules currently contained in all of the primary technical measures regulations but applicable to all sea basins and considered as de facto permanent as there is no need or justification for changing them. The provisions included under this part are: prohibited gears and practices including prohibition on the sale of marine species caught using certain gear types, measures to protect sensitive species (e.g. marine mammals, reptiles and seabirds) and habitats (e.g. coldwater corals) including those listed in the Habitats and Birds Directives; general restrictions on the use of towed gears and conditions for their use (covers basic codend construction and permissible attachments to fishing gears); restrictions on the use of static nets. This includes the consolidation of the existing restrictions on the use of driftnets (i.e. prohibition to use drift nets above 2.5km, prohibition on using such gears to target highly migratory species and the total prohibition on the use of driftnets in the Baltic). Under regionalisation Member States should strengthen these provisions up to and including the introduction of a total prohibition on the use of such gears where there is scientific evidence that shows the continued use of driftnets constitutes a threat to the conservation status of sensitive species in that region; minimum conservation reference sizes; common measures to reduce discarding. Regionalisation: regionalisation sets the general principles for regionalisation with reference to baseline measures which will apply where no regional measures are in places and establishes the empowerments needed for regionalisation of technical measures through multiannual plans, temporary discard plans and conservation measures necessary for compliance with obligations under environmental legislation. The regional measures that can be taken under temporary discard plans are also defined, as well as safeguards that will be taken if scientific evidence shows that the conservation objectives are not being met by the regional measures. To this effect, a safeguard clause is included that allows the Commission to act where available scientific advice indicates that immediate action is required to protect marine species. Such measures could include restrictions on the use fishing gears or on fishing activities in certain areas or during certain periods. Technical Measures in non-Union waters: the Commission may adopt delegated acts in respect of existing detailed rules concerning lists of vulnerable marine ecosystems and also specific technical measures related to defined fisheries for blue ling and redfish agreed by the North East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC). Annexes: the Annexes contain baseline measures by sea basin (i.e. North Sea, Baltic, Northwestern waters, Southwestern waters, Mediterranean, Black Sea and the outermost regions). These baseline measures will apply in the absence of measures being put in place regionally. There are also annexes containing a list of prohibited species that if caught as bycatches must be returned immediately to the sea; closed areas established for the protection of sensitive habitats and a list of species that are prohibited for capture with driftnets. Reporting: by the end of 2020 and every third year thereafter, the Commission will report on the implementation of this Regulation including an assessment of the impact of technical measures on the conservation of fisheries resources and on the environmental impacts of fisheries on marine ecosystems. On the basis of that report, the Commission will propose any necessary amendments. DELEGATED ACTS: the proposal contains provisions empowering the Commission to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.
- DG {'url': 'http://ec.europa.eu/info/departments/maritime-affairs-and-fisheries_en', 'title': 'Maritime Affairs and Fisheries'}, VELLA Karmenu
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COM(2016)0134
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Documents
- Legislative proposal published: COM(2016)0134
- Debate in Council: 3533
- Committee report tabled for plenary, 1st reading/single reading: A8-0381/2017
- Debate in Parliament: Debate in Parliament
- Results of vote in Parliament: Results of vote in Parliament
- Decision by Parliament, 1st reading/single reading: T8-0003/2018
| Amendments | Dossier |
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2016/0074(COD)
2017/02/07
ENVI
102 amendments...
Amendment 100 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 2 2. In accordance with the procedure set out in Article 18 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 Member States may submit joint recommendations defining appropriate technical measures at the regional level that deviate from the measures set out in paragraph 1. In doing so Member States should aim at involving to the greatest extent all relevant stakeholders.
Amendment 101 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 2 2. In accordance with the procedure set out in Article 18 of Regulation (EU) No
Amendment 102 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 3 3. Technical measures recommended in accordance with paragraph 2 shall
Amendment 103 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 3 3. Technical measures recommended in accordance with paragraph 2 shall
Amendment 104 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – title Amendment 105 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall be empowered to establish technical measures at regional level with the aim of achieving objectives of multiannual plans referred to in Articles 9 and 10 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013. Such measures shall be established by means of delegated acts adopted in accordance with Article 32 of this Regulation and Article 18 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013. Notwithstanding Article 18(1) and (3) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, the Commission may adopt such delegated acts also in the absence of a joint recommendation referred to in those paragraphs.
Amendment 106 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall be empowered to establish technical measures at regional level with the aim of achieving objectives of multiannual plans referred to in Articles 9 and 10 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013.
Amendment 107 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 4 – point c Amendment 108 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 6 6. The Commission
Amendment 109 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 6 6. The Commission
Amendment 110 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 6 a (new) 6 a. The adoption of the technical measures, pursuant to paragraphs 1 and 2, shall be conditional upon a positive assessment by the STECF
Amendment 111 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 20 Amendment 112 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 21 Amendment 113 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 21 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Amendments to the closed or restricted areas listed in Part C of Annexes V to VIII and X and Part B of Annex XI shall only take place when scientific assessments required in line with Article 19(6) give a positive assessment to the amendments proposed.
Amendment 114 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 22 Amendment 115 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 23 Amendment 116 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 23 – paragraph 1 – introductory part When Member States submit joint recommendations in accordance with Article 19 to allow for the creation of real- time closures and moving on provisions with the aim of ensuring the protection of aggregations of juveniles or spawning fish or shellfish species or sensitive species, they shall include the following elements:
Amendment 117 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 Amendment 118 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 1 1. When Member States submit joint recommendations in accordance with Article 19 to allow for the use or extend the use of innovative fishing gears including the pulse trawl as described in Part E of Annex V within a specific sea basin, they shall provide an assessment of the likely impacts of using such gears on the targeted species
Amendment 119 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 2 2. Those assessments shall be evaluated by the STECF or the ICES or any other scientific institute.
Amendment 120 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 3 3. The use of innovative fishing gears shall
Amendment 121 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 3 3. The use of innovative fishing gears shall
Amendment 122 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 3 3. The use of innovative fishing gears shall
Amendment 123 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 3 3. The use of innovative fishing gears shall not be permitted where those assessments indicate that their use will lead to substantial negative impacts on sensitive habitats and non-target species.
Amendment 124 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 25 Amendment 125 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 26 – paragraph 2 2. The measures referred to in paragraph 1 shall aim at achieving the
Amendment 126 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 28 – paragraph a (a) transpose into Union law
Amendment 127 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 31 – paragraph 3 3. Delegated acts referred to in paragraph 1 shall apply for a period of no more than
Amendment 128 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 35 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) Articles 3, 8, 9, 10, 11,
Amendment 129 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IX – part 3 – paragraph 2 The length of
Amendment 130 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IX – part B – paragraph 1 – column 3 – row 3 Amendment 131 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IX – part B – paragraph 1 – row 4 a (new) At least 10mm Adriatic Sea Fishing with beach seines targeting fish species of the family Atherinidae
Amendment 30 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 2 a (new) (2 a) Simplification of the existing rules is necessary for a better understanding and acceptance by operators, national authorities and stakeholders; participation in decision-making from the sector should be encouraged; attention should be paid for standards on conservation and sustainability not to be weakened;
Amendment 31 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) Technical measures where relevant should apply to recreational fisheries which can have a significant impact on the marine environment, stocks of fish and
Amendment 32 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) Technical measures
Amendment 33 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 a (new) (8 a) The incidental catching and killing of protected species should be addressed in a comprehensive manner across all fisheries and gear types in view of the strict level of protection they are afforded under Council Directive 92/43/EEC, their high level of vulnerability and the obligation to achieve a good environmental status by 2020.
Amendment 34 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 9 (9) To evaluate the effectiveness of technical measures, targets relating to the levels of unwanted catches; to the level of bycatches of sensitive species and to the extent of seabed habitats adversely affected by fishing; should be established that reflect the objectives of the CFP, and are coherent with Union environmental legislation (in particular
Amendment 35 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 9 a (new) (9 a) When setting targets for bycatch in this Regulation, the implementation of the landing obligation should seriously be taken into account, as well as the variability among fish species and fishing gears concerning bycatch percentages. A generic target applying for all fish species and fish stocks is unrealistic, especially when it concerns mixed fisheries.
Amendment 36 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) Certain destructive fishing gears or methods which use explosives, poisons, stupefying substances, electric current, pneumatic hammers or other percussive instruments; towed devices and grabs for harvesting red coral or other type of corals and coral-like species and certain spear- guns are and should be prohibited
Amendment 37 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 15 (15)
Amendment 38 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 22 (22) The practi
Amendment 39 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 24 (24) Where no technical measures are in place at regional level then defined baseline standards should apply. Those baseline standards should be derived from existing technical measures, taking account of STECF advice and the opinions of stakeholders.
Amendment 40 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 24 (24) Where no technical measures are in place at regional level then defined baseline standards should apply. Those baseline standards should be derived from existing technical measures, taking account of STECF advice and the opinions of stakeholders. They should consist of baseline mesh sizes for towed gears and static nets, minimum conservation reference sizes, closed or restricted areas, nature conservation measures to mitigate against and, where possible, eliminate, bycatches of marine mammals and seabirds in certain areas and any other regionally specific measures currently in existence that are still required to ensure conservation objectives continue to be met until such times measures are put in place under regionalisation.
Amendment 41 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 25 (25) Member States, in conjunction with stakeholders
Amendment 42 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 26 (26) Such regional technical measures should
Amendment 43 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 26 a (new) (26 a) Regionalisation should be used as a tool to encourage the participation of all relevant stakeholders, including NGOs, and empower fishermen and their engagement so that they can work in close cooperation with Member-States, Advisory Councils and scientists to create tailor-made measures that consider the specificities of each fishing areas and safeguard their environmental conditions;
Amendment 44 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 26 b (new) (26 b) Decisions taken by regional groups of Member States under regionalisation should meet the same standards of democratic oversight as those in the concerned Member States.
Amendment 45 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 27 (27)
Amendment 46 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 27 a (new) 27a. Where there is a direct management interest concerning a single Member State, proposals for individual technical measures may be submitted, to modify existing conservation measures, subject to consultation of the relevant Advisory Councils.
Amendment 47 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 28 (28) In developing joint recommendations to adopt alternative size and species selective gears to the baseline mesh sizes
Amendment 48 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 29 (29) In developing joint recommendations to amend or establish new closed or restricted areas
Amendment 49 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 30 (30) In developing joint recommendations to amend or establish minimum conservation reference sizes
Amendment 50 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 30 (30) In developing joint recommendations to amend or establish minimum conservation reference sizes in multiannual plans, regional groups of Member States should ensure the objectives of the CFP are
Amendment 51 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 31 (31) The creation of real-time closures in conjunction with moving-on provisions as an additional measure for the protection of juveniles or spawning aggregations or sensitive species should be allowed as an option to be developed under joint recommendations. The conditions for the establishment and lifting of such areas as well as the control and monitoring arrangements should be defined in the relevant joint recommendations.
Amendment 52 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 32 (32) On the basis of scientific assessment of the impacts of innovative gears, duly evaluated by the STECF or ICES, the use of such or extension to the use of novel gears, such as the electric pulse trawl
Amendment 53 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 33 (33) In order to minimise and, where possible, eliminate the bycatches of sensitive species and impacts of fishing gears on sensitive habitats, regional groups of Member States should develop additional mitigation measures
Amendment 54 #
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Amendment 55 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 38 (38) The power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty should be delegated to the Commission to update the list of fish and shellfish for which directed fishing is prohibited; to update the list of sensitive areas where fishing should be restricted; to adopt technical measures as part of multiannual plans; and to adopt technical measures as part of temporary discard plans. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level and based on STECF assessment. The Commission, when preparing and drawing up delegated acts, should ensure a simultaneous, timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the European Parliament and to the Council.
Amendment 56 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 43 a (new) (43 a) at present the United Kingdom currently shares its waters with the European Union, the United Kingdom's exit from the European Union will mean these waters are under the sole jurisdiction of the United Kingdom. To that end encourages the European Commission to engage with the United Kingdom government on future regulation that will effect both waters.
Amendment 57 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) the operation of fishing gears and the interaction of
Amendment 58 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 1. This Regulation shall apply to a
Amendment 59 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 2 Amendment 60 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 1. As tools to support the implementation of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP), technical measures shall contribute to the objectives of the CFP set out in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 and in particular in paragraphs 1, 2, 3 and 5(a), (i) and (j) of that Article.
Amendment 61 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a (a) optimise exploitation patterns to provide adequate protection for juveniles and spawning aggregations of marine species;
Amendment 62 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b (b) ensure that bycatches of marine species listed under Directives 92/43/EEC and 2009/147/EC and other sensitive species that result from fishing are minimised and where possible eliminated
Amendment 63 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c (c) ensure that the environmental impacts of fishing on marine habitats are minimised and where possible eliminated
Amendment 64 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new) (d a) ensure that the criteria provided for Descriptors 1, 3, 4 and 6, laid down in Part B of the Annex to the Commission Decision 2010/477/EU, are fulfilled.
Amendment 65 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a Amendment 66 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) ensure that catches of marine species below minimum conservation reference sizes do not exceed
Amendment 67 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) ensure that catches of marine species below minimum conservation reference sizes
Amendment 68 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) ensure that catches of marine species below minimum conservation reference sizes do not exceed 5%
Amendment 69 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b (b)
Amendment 70 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) ensure that bycatches of marine mammals, marine reptiles, seabirds and other non-commercially exploited species
Amendment 71 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) ensure that bycatches of marine mammals, marine reptiles, seabirds and other non-commercially exploited species do not exceed levels provided for in
Amendment 72 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c (c) ensure that the environmental impacts of fishing activities on
Amendment 73 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c (c) ensure that the environmental impacts of fishing activities on seabed habitats do not exceed the levels needed to achieve good environmental status for each habitat type assessed in the framework of Directive 2008/56/EC in each marine region or subregion
Amendment 74 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c (c) ensure that the environmental impacts of fishing activities on seabed habitats do not exceed the levels needed to achieve good environmental status for each relevant habitat type assessed in the framework of Directive 2008/56/EC in each marine region or subregion in relation to both habitat quality and the spatial extent over which the required levels need to be achieved.
Amendment 75 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new) (c a) ensure that by-catches of unwanted fish are progressively and gradually eliminated with the aim of ensuring that the criteria provided for Descriptors 1, 3 and 4, laid down in Part B of the Annex to the Commission Decision 2010/477/EU, are fulfilled.
Amendment 76 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) 'North Sea' means Union waters of ICES divisions34 IIa, IIIa and IV; _________________ 34 ICES (International Council for the Exploration of the Sea) divisions are as defined in Regulation (EC) No 218/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2009 on the submission of nominal catch statistics by Member States fishing in the north-east Atlantic OJ L 87, 31.3.2009, p. 70.
Amendment 77 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c (c) 'North Western waters' means Union waters of ICES sub-areas V (excluding Va and non-Union waters of Vb), VI and VII;
Amendment 78 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 1 (1) 'exploitation pattern' means how fishing
Amendment 79 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 3 (3) 'selective fishing' means a fishing method's ability to target and capture fish or shellfish by size and species type during the fishing operation allowing non-target species and juveniles of regulated species to be avoided or released unharmed;
Amendment 80 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 4 (4) 'directed fishing' means fishing for a defined species or combination of species where the total catch of that/those species makes up more than 50%
Amendment 81 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 8 (8) 'small pelagic species' means mackerel, herring, horse mackerel, anchovy, sardine, blue whiting, argentine, sprat, boarfish, squid, sandeel and Norway pout;
Amendment 82 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 9 (9) 'recreational fisheries' means non- commercial fishing activities exploiting marine living
Amendment 83 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new) (9a) 'traditional fisheries' means non- commercial fishing activities exploiting marine living aquatic resources on a limited scale at local level, exclusively for personal needs and using only traditional fishing gear and techniques;
Amendment 84 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 10 (10) 'Advisory Councils' means stakeholder groups established
Amendment 85 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 10 (10) 'Advisory Councils' means stakeholder groups established under the CFP to promote a balanced representation of all stakeholders and to contribute to the achievement of
Amendment 86 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 17 a (new) (17a) 'shore seines' means surrounding nets and towed seines set from a boat and towed from the shore or from a boat moored or anchored to the shore;
Amendment 87 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 42 (42) 'high grading' means the practice, of discarding low priced fish that are subject to catch limits, even though they
Amendment 88 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) electric current except
Amendment 89 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 2, this article shall apply to waters on the high seas and to the waters of third countries.
Amendment 90 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 1 1.
Amendment 91 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 4 – introductory part 4. The Commission may adopt implementing acts establishing detailed rules for the specification of codends and the devices referred to in paragraph 3. Those implementing acts shall be based on the best available scientific and technical advice, as well as available advice from the Regional Advisory Committees and may define:
Amendment 92 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 3 Amendment 93 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 5 a (new) 5a. In traditional fisheries it shall be permitted to use only bottom-set gillnets whose total length is not more than 200 metres per vessel.
Amendment 94 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 4 4. Where the best available scientific advice indicates that an amendment of the list in Annex I is necessary through the addition of new species which require protection or the deletion of species which no longer require to remain on the list, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt such amendments by means of delegated acts in accordance with Article 32.
Amendment 95 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 4 4. On the basis of the best available scientific advice a Member State may put in place for vessels flying its flag, mitigation measures or restrictions on the use of certain gears pursuant to the procedure laid down in Article 19 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013. Such measures shall minimise and where possible eliminate the catches of the species referred to in paragraph 1 or other species caught incidentally and shall be compatible with the objectives set out in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) 1380/2013 and be at least as stringent as technical measures applicable under Union law.
Amendment 96 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 2 2. Where the best available scientific advice recommends an amendment of the list of areas in Annex II, including the addition of new areas, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt such amendments by means of delegated acts, pursuant to the procedure laid down in Article 11(2) and 11(3) of Regulation (EU) 1380/2013. When adopting such amendments, the Commission shall provide a full mapping of the vulnerable area and give particular attention to the mitigation of negative socio-economic and environmental effects of the displacement of fishing activity to other sensitive areas.
Amendment 97 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) ensuring adequat
Amendment 98 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 2 2.
Amendment 99 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – title source: 599.634
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Amendment 230 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 2 a (new) (2 a) Despite islands also being recognised as part of the guiding principles of the CFP as set out under Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council17a, national agencies have not adopted the required measures to date. Emphasizes that island specific measures are written into all EU programmes and legislation relating to technical measures, fisheries and the marine, in consultation with island stakeholders. _________________ 17a OJ L354, 28.12.2013, p.22.
Amendment 231 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 2 a (new) (2 a) Simplification of the existing rules is necessary for a better understanding and compliance by operators, national authorities and stakeholders; the consultation process of the Advisory Council should be respected in line with Regulation (EU) 1380/2013;attention should be paid to ensure that all objectives on conservation and sustainability are fully respected.
Amendment 232 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 2 a (new) (2 a) Simplification of the current rules on technical measures should not result in a weakening of the standards of conservation and sustainability
Amendment 233 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 3 (3) There is a need to develop a framework for the regulation of technical measures. That framework should establish general rules to apply across all Union waters and provide for the creation of technical measures that take account of the regional specificities of fisheries through the process of regionalisation introduced by the CFP. This process must make it possible to combine effectively the common rule and local situations and situations per zone. However, the process must not result in a kind of renationalisation of the CFP, and it is important that the Advisory Councils should continue to ensure this regionalisation under a Community approach in accordance with Recital 14 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013.
Amendment 234 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 (4) The framework should cover the taking and landing of fisheries resources as well as the operation of fishing gears and the interaction of fishing activities with marine ecosystems and also take into account socio-economic dynamics.
Amendment 235 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) Technical measures
Amendment 236 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) Technical measures where relevant should apply to recreational fisheries which can have a significant impact on the marine environment, stocks of fish and
Amendment 237 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) Technical measures where relevant should apply to recreational fisheries which can have a significant impact on the marine environment, stocks of fish and
Amendment 238 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6)
Amendment 239 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) Technical measures
Amendment 240 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 a (new) (6 a) Technical measures where relevant should also apply to certain aquacultural activities, such as mechanical harvesting of kelp and seaweed, which can have a significant impact on the marine and coastal environment, stocks of fish and other species.
Amendment 241 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 a (new) (6 a) The fish caught by recreational anglers (hook and line fishing) are released with a high survival rate, until otherwise proven by scientific evidence.
Amendment 242 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 7 (7) Technical measures should contribute to achieving the CFP objectives
Amendment 243 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 7 (7) Technical measures should contribute to achieving the CFP objectives to fish
Amendment 244 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 7 a (new) (7 a) The enforcement and implementation of technical measures, operational programmes and where relevant, the issuing of licenses, restrictions on the construction and operation of vessels and certain gears, should not be prejudicial to achieving better health and safety standards for vessels conducting fishing operations and fishing activities.
Amendment 245 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 7 a (new) (7 a) Technical measures adopted under this Regulation should be coherent with the Convention on Biological Diversity Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011 – 2020, and support the implementation of the EU Biodiversity Strategy to 2020, in particular the target on the sustainable use of fisheries resources and its related actions.
Amendment 246 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 (8) Technical measures should specifically provide protection for juveniles and spawning aggregations of fish through the use of selective fishing gears and avoidance measures. Technical measures should also minimise and eliminate where possible, the impacts of fishing gears on the marine ecosystem and in particular on sensitive species and habitats. Incentives and rewards should be granted to encourage fishers to use gears and practices which have low impact on the environment. They should also contribute to having in place management measures for the purposes of complying with obligations under Council Directive 92/43/EEC19 , Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council20 and Directive 2008/56/EC. _________________
Amendment 247 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 (8) Technical measures should specifically
Amendment 248 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 a (new) (8 a) The incidental catching of sensitive species should be addressed in a comprehensive manner across all fisheries and gear types in view of the strict level of protection they are afforded under Directives 92/43/EEC, 2009/147/EC and 2008/56/EC, their high level of vulnerability and the obligation to achieve a good environmental status by 2020.
Amendment 249 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 a (new) (8 a) The incidental catching and killing of protected species should be addressed in a comprehensive manner across all fisheries and gear types in view of the strict level of protection they are afforded under Directives 92/43/EEC and 2009/147/EC, their high level of vulnerability and the obligation to achieve a good environmental status by 2020.
Amendment 250 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 a (new) (8 a) In order to achieve the objectives set out in Regulation (EU) 1380/2013, technical measures must be based on a result based management approach. Quantifiable targets are needed to develop such a successful result based management. Member States must monitor the progress towards achieving these targets.
Amendment 251 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 a (new) (8 a) Fish and other marine animals are sentient beings, and the Union’s fisheries policies shall therefore pay full regard to the welfare requirements of these animals;
Amendment 252 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 b (new) (8 b) The incidental catching of protected species should be addressed in a comprehensive manner across all fisheries and gear types in view of the strict level of protection they are afforded under Directive 92/43/EEC, their high level of vulnerability and the obligation to achieve a good environmental status by 2020.
Amendment 253 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 9 (9) To evaluate the effectiveness of technical measures, targets relating to the levels of unwanted catches; to the level of
Amendment 254 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 9 (9) To evaluate the effectiveness of technical measures, targets relating to the levels of unwanted catches; to the
Amendment 255 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 9 (9) To evaluate the effectiveness of technical measures, targets relating to the levels of unwanted catches; to the level of bycatches of sensitive species and to the extent of seabed habitats adversely affected by fishing; should be established that reflect the objectives of the CFP, Union environmental legislation (in particular Council Directive 92/43 and Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council21 ), and international best practices. _________________ 21 Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2000 establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy OJ L 327, 22.12.2000, p.1.
Amendment 256 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 9 a (new) (9 a) Member States should make the broadest possible use of the available measures in Regulation (EU) 508/2014 to support fishermen in implementing technical measures and ensure that the socio-economic objectives of the Common Fisheries Policy are taken into account.
Amendment 257 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 9 a (new) (9 a) Member States should make the broadest possible use of the available measures in Regulation (EU) 508/2014 to support fishermen in implementing technical measures and ensure that the socio-economic objectives of the Common Fisheries Policy are taken into account.
Amendment 258 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) Certain destructive fishing gears or methods which use explosives, poisons, stupefying substances, electric current, pneumatic hammers or other percussive instruments; towed devices and grabs for harvesting red coral or other type of corals and coral-like species and certain spear- guns should be prohibited except in the specific case of the electric pulse trawl which may be used under certain strict conditions. In this regard it is necessary to ensure that there is appropriate knowledge about the impacts of innovative fishing gears, such as pulse trawl, including cumulative effects, before use of the gear is widely adopted. Additionally, a system for monitoring, control and evaluation must be in place, serving for enforcement and research as well as evaluation purposes. Finally, current licenses should be made subject to scientific (re-) assessment, before being given a permanently “non-prohibited” status.
Amendment 259 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) Certain destructive fishing gears or methods which use explosives, poisons, stupefying substances, electric current, pneumatic hammers or other percussive instruments; towed devices and grabs for harvesting red coral or other type of corals and coral-like species and certain spear- guns should be prohibited
Amendment 260 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 a (new) (11 a) In the absence of scientific advice and evidence, including environmental impact assessments, of sustainability and a nondetrimental impact on species, non- targeted species and the habitats concerned, certain destructive fishing gears or methods, including aquacultural and algacultural mechanical gears and methods, such as explosives, poisons, stupefying substances, electricity, pneumatic hammers or other percussive instruments; towed devices and grabs for harvesting red coral or other type of corals and other species and certain spear-guns, should be prohibited.
Amendment 261 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 a (new) (11 a) A part of the coastal zone could be reserved for low impact and selective gears, as well as recreational fisheries, provided its accountability on the impact on marine environment and stocks, to protect breeding grounds and sensitive habitats and to increase the social sustainability of European fisheries while securing the sustainable and ‘best use’ of the resource.
Amendment 262 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 a (new) (11 a) There is a need for detailed and quantified knowledge concerning the impacts of innovative fishing gears, including pulse trawls, including their cumulative effects on the marine environment and species, before their use is widely adopted on a commercial scale; an effective programme of monitoring and evaluation must be established.
Amendment 263 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) In light of advice from STECF, fishing with static nets in ICES divisions IIIa, VIa, VIb, VIIb, VIIc, VIIj and VIIk and ICES sub-areas VIII, IX, X and XII east of 27° W in waters with a charted depth of more than 600 metres should continue to be prohibited to provide protection for sensitive deep-sea species unless Member States show, through scientific studies in consultation with STECF or through the implementation of specific management making use of regionalisation, which could involve reducing the vessels operating in the area, reducing fishing months, etc., or through multiannual plans, that these fisheries have a very low level of shark bycatches or discards.
Amendment 264 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 15 (15) For certain
Amendment 265 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 15 (15) For certain
Amendment 266 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 15 (15) For certain
Amendment 267 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 17 (17) In order to provide continued protection for sensitive marine habitats located off the coasts of Ireland, the United Kingdom and around the Azores, Madeira and the Canary Islands existing restrictions on the use of
Amendment 268 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 (21) In order to assist the catching sector implement and to ensure a level playing field by having full compliance with the landing obligation, Member States should put in place measures to facilitate the storage and the finding of outlets for marine species which are below the minimum conservation reference size. These measures should include support for investment in the construction and adaptation of landing sites and shelters or support for investment to add value to fishery products.
Amendment 269 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 23 (23) In cases where scientific advice indicates that there are significant unwanted catches of species
Amendment 270 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 24 (24) Where no technical measures are in place at regional level then defined baseline standards should apply. Those baseline standards should be derived from existing technical measures, taking account of STECF advice and the opinions of stakeholders. They should consist of baseline mesh sizes for towed gears and static nets, minimum conservation reference sizes, closed or restricted areas, nature conservation measures to mi
Amendment 271 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 24 (24) Where no technical measures are in place at regional level then defined baseline standards should apply. Those baseline standards should be derived from existing technical measures, taking account of STECF advice and the opinions of stakeholders. They should consist of baseline mesh sizes for towed gears and static nets, minimum conservation reference sizes, closed or restricted areas, nature conservation measures to mi
Amendment 272 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 24 (24) Where no technical measures are in place at regional level then defined baseline standards should apply. Those baseline standards should be derived from existing technical measures, taking account of STECF advice and the opinions of
Amendment 273 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 25 (25) Member States in conjunction with stakeholders
Amendment 274 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 25 (25) Member States in c
Amendment 275 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 25 a (new) (25 a) When no multiannual plans are in place or are applicable and when needed for the conservation of stocks or of the marine environment, the Commission may adopt technical measures for specific regions by way of delegated acts.
Amendment 276 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 25 a (new) (25 a) Where technical measures are necessary for the conservation of stocks or the marine ecosystem, but no multiannual plans are in place, the Commission should be empowered to adopt such measures by delegated acts.
Amendment 277 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 26 (26) Such regional technical measures should aim for high environmental sustainability and, as a minimum, be equivalent in terms of exploitation patterns and protection for sensitive species and habitats as the baseline standards. The adoption of regional technical measures should be based on best available scientific advice.
Amendment 278 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 26 (26) Such regional technical measures should be sustainable and as a minimum be equivalent in terms of exploitation patterns and protection for sensitive species and habitats as the baseline standards. The adoption of any regional technical measure should be based on the best available scientific advice.
Amendment 279 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 26 (26) Such regional technical measures should as a minimum be equivalent in terms of exploitation patterns and protection for sensitive species and habitats as the baseline standards. The adoption of regional technical measures should be based on best available scientific advice.
Amendment 280 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 26 a (new) (26 a) Stresses the need for a framework for the establishment of co-managed areas within each countries six-mile territorial limit (including baseline) to allow the establishment of sustainable inshore fisheries management areas. Emphasises that close cooperation between fishers, fishery managers, academics and agencies along with the use of new technologies will be essential for success.
Amendment 281 #
(26 a) Decisions taken by groups of Member States under regionalisation must meet at least the same standards of democratic oversight as those in the concerned Member States and the Union;
Amendment 282 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 26 a (new) (26 a) Decisions taken by regional groups of Member States under regionalisation should meet the same standards of democratic oversight as those in the concerned Member States.
Amendment 283 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 26 b (new) (26 b) Regionalisation should be used to create tailor-made measures that consider the specificities of each fisheries area and safeguard their environmental conditions;
Amendment 284 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 29 (29) In developing joint recommendations to amend or establish new closed or restricted areas in multiannual plans to protect juveniles and spawning aggregations, regional groups of Member States should define the specifications, extent, duration, gear restrictions, exemptions where appropriate, and control and monitoring arrangements in their joint recommendations.
Amendment 285 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 30 (30) In developing joint recommendations to amend or establish minimum conservation reference sizes in multiannual plans, regional groups of Member States should
Amendment 286 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 30 (30) In developing joint recommendations to amend or establish minimum conservation reference sizes
Amendment 287 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 30 (30) In developing joint recommendations to amend or establish minimum conservation reference sizes in multiannual plans, regional groups of Member States should ensure the objectives of the CFP are
Amendment 288 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 31 (31) The creation of real-time closures in conjunction with moving-on provisions as an additional measure for the protection of juveniles or spawning aggregations should be allowed as an option to be developed under joint recommendations. The conditions for the establishment and lifting of such areas, including exemptions where appropriate, as well as the control and monitoring arrangements should be defined in the relevant joint recommendations.
Amendment 289 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 31 (31) The creation of real-time closures in conjunction with moving-on provisions
Amendment 290 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 31 (31) The creation of real-time closures in conjunction with moving-on provisions as an additional measure for the protection of juveniles or spawning aggregations or sensitive species should be allowed as an option to be developed under joint recommendations. The conditions for the establishment and lifting of such areas as well as the control and monitoring arrangements should be defined in the relevant joint recommendations.
Amendment 291 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 32 (32) On the basis of scientific assessment of the impacts of innovative gears, duly evaluated by the STECF, including for the risks of occurrence of bad practices that lead to unselective fishing and suggesting the means to prevent them, the
Amendment 292 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 32 (32) On the basis of scientific assessment of the impacts of innovative gears, duly evaluated by the STECF, the use of such or extension to the use of novel gears, such as the electric pulse trawl could be included as an option in joint recommendations from regional groups of Member States. The use of innovative fishing gears should not be permitted where scientific assessment indicates that their use will lead to negative
Amendment 293 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 32 (32) On the basis of scientific assessment of the impacts of innovative gears, duly evaluated by the STECF, the use of such or extension to the use of novel gears,
Amendment 294 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 32 (32) On the basis of scientific assessment of the impacts of innovative gears, duly evaluated by the STECF, the use of such or extension to the use of innovative
Amendment 295 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 33 (33) In order to minimi
Amendment 296 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 33 (33) In order to minimise the bycatches of sensitive species and impacts of fishing gears on sensitive habitats, regional groups of Member States should develop additional mitigation measures to reduce the impacts of fishing on sensitive species and habitats. Where scientific evidence shows that there is a serious threat to the conservation status of such species and habitats then Member States should introduce additional restrictions on the construction and operation of certain fishing gears or even the introduction of a total prohibition on their use in that region. In particular such provisions could be applied to the use of driftnets which in certain areas has resulted in significant catches of cetaceans and seabirds. Appropriate level of consultations with directly concerned fishers should be ensured.
Amendment 297 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 33 (33) In order to minimise and, where possible, eliminate the bycatches of sensitive species and impacts of fishing gears on sensitive habitats, regional groups
Amendment 298 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 33 (33) In order to minimi
Amendment 299 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 33 (33) In order to minimi
Amendment 300 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 36 (36) In order not to hinder scientific research,
Amendment 301 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 37 (37) Where the best available scientific advice indicates that immediate action is required to protect marine species and habitats, the Commission should be able in duly justified cases to adopt immediately applicable delegated acts establishing technical measures to alleviate such threats, in addition to or by way of derogation to this Regulation or technical measures otherwise fixed in accordance with Union law. Those measures should be designed in particular to address unexpected changes in stock patterns as a result of high or low levels of recruitment of juveniles into a stock, or bycatch of sensitive species, to provide protection for spawning fish or shellfish when stocks are at very low levels or other changes in the conservation status of fish stocks or sensitive species, which may threaten the status of a stock, as well as to address deterioration of species populations and habitats due to fishing impacts and any other conservation measures needed. They could include restrictions on the use of towed or static gears or on fishing activities in certain areas or during certain periods.
Amendment 302 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 37 (37) Where available scientific advice indicates that immediate action is required to protect marine species, the Commission should be able in duly justified cases to adopt immediately applicable delegated acts, in line with the procedures laid down in Article 12 of Regulation (EU) 1380/2013, establishing technical measures to alleviate such threats, in addition to or by way of derogation to this Regulation or technical measures otherwise fixed in accordance with Union law. Those measures should be designed in particular to address unexpected changes in stock patterns as a result of high or low levels of recruitment of juveniles into a stock, to provide protection for spawning fish or shellfish when stocks are at very low levels or other changes in the conservation status of fish stocks which may threaten the status of a stock. They could include restrictions on the use of towed or static gears or on fishing activities in certain areas or during certain periods.
Amendment 303 #
(37) Where available scientific advice indicates that immediate action is required to protect marine species,
Amendment 304 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 38 (38) The power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty should be delegated to the Commission to update the list of fish and shellfish for
Amendment 305 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 38 (38) The power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty should be delegated to the Commission to update the list of fish and shellfish for which directed fishing is prohibited; to update the list of sensitive areas where fishing should be restricted; to adopt technical measures as part of multiannual plans or, where necessary, outside the framework of multiannual plans; and to adopt technical measures as part of temporary discard plans. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level. The Commission, when preparing and drawing up delegated acts, should ensure a simultaneous, timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the European Parliament and to the Council.
Amendment 306 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 38 (38) The power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty should be delegated to the Commission to update the list of fish
Amendment 307 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 40 (40) By the end of 2020 and every third year thereafter the Commission
Amendment 308 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 43 a (new) (43 a) As at present the United Kingdom currently shares its waters with the European Union, particularly Ireland, the United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union will mean the waters and shared- management of stocks concerned will require a multi-lateral approach and close cooperation between Ireland, United Kingdom and the European Union. To that end encourages the European Commission to engage with the governments of Ireland and the United Kingdom on future regulation and agreements that will affect both waters and fleets as Ireland must not bear the brunt of Member State and Third Country fleets displaced from UK waters.
Amendment 309 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 1. This Regulation shall apply to activities pursued by Union fishing vessels and nationals of Member States, without prejudice to the primary responsibility of the flag State, in the fishing zones referred to in Article 5, as well as
Amendment 310 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 1. This Regulation shall apply to activities pursued by Union fishing vessels and nationals of Member States, without prejudice to the primary responsibility of the flag State, in the fishing zones referred to in Article 5, in waters of third countries and high seas as well as by fishing vessels flying the flag of, and registered in, third countries when fishing in Union waters, without prejudice to existing rules applicable in third country waters or RFMOs.
Amendment 311 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 1.
Amendment 312 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 1. This Regulation shall apply to activities pursued by Union fishing vessels and nationals of Member States, without prejudice to the primary responsibility of the flag State, in the fishing zones
Amendment 313 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 2 2.
Amendment 314 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 2 2.
Amendment 315 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 2 2.
Amendment 316 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2 a. The landing obligation referred to in Article 15 of Regulation (UE) N°1380/2013 shall not apply to recreational fisheries provided that there is a high survival rate of the fish released, taking into account the characteristics of the gear and of the fishing practices. It is acknowledged that the fish caught by recreational anglers using hooks or lines are always released with a high survival rate, except otherwise demonstrated by scientific evidence.
Amendment 317 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2 a. The landing obligation shall not apply to recreational fishing with a high release survival rate.
Amendment 318 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 1. As tools to support the
Amendment 319 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 1. As tools to support the implementation of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP), technical measures shall contribute to the objectives of the CFP set out in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013
Amendment 320 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a (a)
Amendment 321 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a (a)
Amendment 322 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a (a)
Amendment 323 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a (a) optimise exploitation patterns to provide protection for juveniles and/or spawning aggregations of marine species;
Amendment 324 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new) (a a) support the achievement of Descriptors 1, 3, 4 and 6, laid down in Annex I of 2008/56/EC.
Amendment 325 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b (b) ensure that bycatches of marine species listed under Directives 92/43/EEC and 2009/147/EC and other sensitive species that result from fishing are minimised and where possible eliminated
Amendment 326 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b (b) ensure that bycatches of marine species listed under Directives 92/43/EEC and 2009/147/EC and other sensitive species that result from fishing are minimised and where possible eliminated
Amendment 327 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c (c) ensure, including using appropriate incentives and rewards, that the environmental impacts of fishing on marine habitats are minimised and where possible eliminated
Amendment 328 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c (c) ensure that the environmental impacts of fishing on marine habitats are minimised and where possible eliminated
Amendment 329 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new) (c a) ensure that the impacts of fishing on the welfare of animals are minimised and where possible eliminated;
Amendment 330 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d (d)
Amendment 331 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d (d)
Amendment 332 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new) Amendment 333 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory part 1. Technical measures shall
Amendment 334 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory part 1. Technical measures shall
Amendment 335 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) ensure that catches of marine species below minimum conservation reference sizes do not exceed
Amendment 336 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) ensure that catches of marine species below minimum conservation reference sizes do not exceed
Amendment 337 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) ensure that catches of marine species below minimum conservation
Amendment 338 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a (a)
Amendment 339 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) contribute to ensur
Amendment 340 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a (a)
Amendment 341 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) ensure that catches of marine species below minimum
Amendment 342 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) ensure that catches of marine species below minimum conservation reference sizes do not exceed 5%
Amendment 343 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b (b)
Amendment 344 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) ensure that bycatches of marine mammals, marine reptiles, seabirds and other non-commercially exploited species do not exceed levels provided for in Union legislation and international agreements
Amendment 345 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) ensure that bycatches of marine mammals, marine reptiles, seabirds and other non-commercially exploited species do not exceed levels provided for in Union legislation and international agreements, with the aim of progressively eliminating such bycatch.
Amendment 346 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) ensure that bycatches of marine mammals, marine reptiles, seabirds and other non-commercially exploited species
Amendment 347 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) ensure that
Amendment 348 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) contribute to ensur
Amendment 349 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) ensure that bycatches of marine mammals, marine reptiles, seabirds and other non-commercially exploited species
Amendment 350 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c (c) ensure that the environmental impacts of fishing activities on
Amendment 351 #
(c) contribute to ensur
Amendment 352 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c (c) ensure that the environmental impacts of fishing activities on
Amendment 353 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c (c) ensure that the environmental impacts of fishing activities on
Amendment 354 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new) (c a) ensure that by-catches of unwanted fish are progressively and gradually eliminated with the aim of ensuring that the criteria provided for Descriptors 1, 3 and 4, laid down in Part B of the Annex to the Commission Decision 2010/477/EU, are fulfilled.
Amendment 355 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new) (c a) ensure that bycatches of unwanted fish are progressively reduced and, where possible, eliminated, with the aim of ensuring that the conditions described in Descriptors 1, 3 and 4 of Commission Decision 2010/477/EU are fulfilled.
Amendment 356 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new) (c a) ensure that the environmental impacts of fishing activities on Natura 2000 sites are managed according to the conservation objectives laid down in Directives 92/43/EEC and 2009/147/EC.
Amendment 357 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new) (ca) ensure compliance and arrange for assessment of socioeconomic implications in accordance with Article 2(5) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013.
Amendment 358 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 2. Member States shall monitor the effectiveness of technical measures in achieving the targets set out in paragraph 1. The extent to which these targets have been achieved shall be reviewed as part of the reporting process set out in Article 34.
Amendment 359 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 2. Member States shall monitor the effectiveness of technical measures in achieving these targets. The extent to which these targets have been achieved shall be reviewed as part of the reporting process set out in Article 34.
Amendment 360 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 2. The extent to which these targets have been achieved shall be assessed by Member States and reviewed as part of the reporting process set out in Article 34.
Amendment 361 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 a (new) Article 4 a Socio-economic objectives In order to take into account the socio- economic objectives of Article 2 (5)( c),( f) and (i) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, when adopting and implementing technical and conservation measures, Member State shall make extensive use of the measures in Articles 38, 39 and 40 of Regulation (EU) N°508/2014.
Amendment 362 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 a (new) Article 4 a Socio-economic objectives In order to take into account the socio- economic objectives of Article 2 (5)( c),( f) and (i) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013,when adopting and implementing technical and conservation measures, Member State shall make extensive use of the measures in Articles 38, 39 and 40 of Regulation (EU) N°508/2014.
Amendment 363 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c (c) ‘North Western waters’ means Union waters in ICES sub-areas V
Amendment 364 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point g (g) ‘
Amendment 365 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 1 (1) ‘exploitation pattern’ means how fishing
Amendment 366 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 1 (1) ‘exploitation pattern’ means how fishing pressure is distributed across the age and size profile of a stock;
Amendment 367 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 1 (1) ‘exploitation pattern’ means how fishing pressure is distributed across the age and size profile of a stock;
Amendment 368 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 1 (1) ‘exploitation pattern’ means how fishing pressure is distributed across the age and size profile of a stock;
Amendment 369 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 1 (1) ‘exploitation pattern’ means how fishing pressure is distributed across the size and age profile of a stock;
Amendment 370 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 1 (1) ‘exploitation pattern’ means how fishing
Amendment 371 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 3 (3) ‘selective fishing’ means a fishing method’s ability to target and capture fish or shellfish by size and species type during the fishing operation allowing non-target species and juveniles of regulated species to be avoided or released unharmed;
Amendment 372 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 3 (3) ‘selective fishing’ means a fishing method’s ability to target and capture fish or shellfish by size and species type during the fishing operation allowing non-target species and juveniles of regulated species to be avoided or released unharmed;
Amendment 373 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 3 (3) ‘selective fishing’ means a fishing method’s ability to target and capture fish or shellfish by size and species type during the fishing operation allowing non-target species and juveniles of regulated species to be avoided or released unharmed;
Amendment 374 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 4 (4) ‘directed fishing’ means fishing for a
Amendment 375 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 4 (4) ‘directed fishing’ means fishing for a defined species or combination of species where the total catch of that/those species makes up more than
Amendment 376 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 4 (4) ‘directed fishing’ means fishing for a defined species or combination of species where
Amendment 377 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 4 (4) ‘directed fishing’ means fishing for a defined species or combination of species where the total catch of that/those species makes up more than 50%
Amendment 378 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new) (5 a) ‘conservation status of a species’ means the conservation status of species as defined by Article 1 of Directive 92/43/EEC;
Amendment 379 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new) (5 a) ‘conservation status of a species’ means as defined by Article 1 of Directive 92/43/EEC;
Amendment 380 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 5 b (new) (5 b) ‘conservation status of a habitat’ means the conservation of habitats as defined by Article 1 of Directive 92/43/EEC;
Amendment 381 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 5 b (new) (5 b) ‘conservation status of a habitat’ means as defined by Article 1 of Directive 92/43/EEC;
Amendment 382 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 6 (6) ‘sensitive habitat’ means a habitat
Amendment 383 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 7 (7) ‘sensitive species’ means a species whose conservation status, including its habitat, distribution, population size
Amendment 384 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 8 (8) ‘small pelagic species’ means mackerel, herring, horse mackerel, anchovy, sardine, blue whiting, argentine, sprat, boarfish, bogue, Sardinella aurita and Sardinella maderensis;
Amendment 385 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 8 a (new) Amendment 386 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new) (9 a) ‘traditional fisheries with passive fishing gears’ means non-commercial fishing activities exploiting marine living aquatic resources on a limited scale at local level, exclusively for personal needs and using only traditional fishing gear and techniques;
Amendment 387 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 9 (9) ‘recreational fisheries’ means
Amendment 388 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 9 (9) ‘recreational fisheries’ means non- commercial fishing activities
Amendment 389 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 10 (10) ‘Advisory Councils’ means stakeholder groups established
Amendment 390 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 10 (10) ‘Advisory Councils’ means stakeholder groups established
Amendment 391 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 10 (10) ‘Advisory Councils’ means stakeholder groups established under the CFP to promote a balanced representation of all stakeholders
Amendment 392 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 10 (10) ‘Advisory Councils’ means stakeholder groups established under
Amendment 393 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 16 (16) ‘electric pulse trawl’ means an experimental fishing technique which uses an electric field to catch fish. The pulse trawl gear consists of a number of electrodes, attached to the gear in the towing direction, that emit short electric pulses;
Amendment 394 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 17 a (new) (17 a) ‘shore seines’ means surrounding nets and towed seines set from a boat and towed from the shore or from a boat moored or anchored to the shore;
Amendment 395 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 17 a (new) (17 a) ‘shore seines’ means surrounding nets and towed seines set from a boat and towed from the shore or from a boat moored or anchored to the shore;
Amendment 396 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 20 (20) ‘static nets’ means any type of gillnet, entangling net or trammel net that is
Amendment 397 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 21 (21) ‘driftnet’ means a
Amendment 398 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 21 (21) ‘driftnet’ means a
Amendment 399 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 21 (21) ‘driftnet’ means a net made up of one or more walls of netting, hung jointly in parallel on the headline(s), held on the water surface or at a certain distance below it by floating devices and drifting with the current, either independently or with the boat to which it may be attached. It may be equipped with devices aiming to stabilise the net or to limit its drift, such as a sea- anchor
Amendment 400 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 22 (22) ‘bottom-set gillnet’ means a static net made up of a single piece of net and held vertically in the water by floats and weights. It catches living aquatic resources by enmeshing them and is fixed, or capable of being fixed by any means to the seabed;
Amendment 401 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 24 (24) ‘bottom set trammel net’ means a
Amendment 402 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 26 (26) ‘longline’ means a fishing gear consisting of a m
Amendment 403 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 27 (27) ‘pots and creels’ means
Amendment 404 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 29 (29) ‘St Andrews cross’ means a grab
Amendment 405 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 30 (
Amendment 406 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 35 (35) ‘Bacoma exit window’ means an escape panel constructed in
Amendment 407 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 39 a (new) (39 a) ‘weighted line’ means a line of baited hooks with added weight to increase its sinking speed and so by reduce its time of exposure to seabirds;
Amendment 408 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 41 a (new) (41 a) ‘weighted line’ means a line with added weight that increases the sinking speed of baited hooks and reduce their exposure time to seabirds;
Amendment 409 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 42 Amendment 410 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 42 Amendment 411 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 42 (42) ‘high grading’ means the practice of discarding low priced fish that are subject to catch limits, even though they
Amendment 412 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 43 a (new) (43 a) ‘significant adverse impact’ means as defined in Article 2(c) of Council Regulation (EC) No 734/2008;
Amendment 413 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 45 a (new) (45 a) ‘full documentation’ means an accounting system that gives comprehensive, complete and reliable documentation of all catches and discards at sea, which may include, but not exclusively, the use of logbooks, on-board observers and/or electronic monitoring.
Amendment 414 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 45 b (new) (45 b) ‘metier’ means a group of fishing operations targeting a similar assemblage of species, using similar gear, during the same period of the year and/or within the same area and which are characterised by a similar exploitation pattern.
Amendment 415 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) electric current
Amendment 416 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) electric current
Amendment 417 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point e (e) towed devices for harvesting
Amendment 418 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point e (e)
Amendment 419 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point f (f) St Andrew’s cross and similar grabs for harvesting
Amendment 420 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point g (g) any type of projectile, with the exception of those used to kill caged or trapped tuna and the handheld spears and spear guns used in recreational fishing without an aqualung, from dawn until dusk;
Amendment 421 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point h (h) spear-guns if used in conjunction with underwater breathing apparatus (aqualung), diver propulsion vehicles (e.g. scooters), or at night from sunset to dawn. .
Amendment 422 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point h a (new) (h a) Any other type of fishing gear that could severely affect the welfare of targeted or non-targeted species.
Amendment 423 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new) Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 2, this Article shall apply in international waters and the waters of third countries.
Amendment 424 #
Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 2, this Article shall apply to waters on the high seas and to the waters of third countries.
Amendment 425 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 1 1.
Amendment 426 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 1 1.
Amendment 427 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 1 1. No part of any towed gear shall be constructed of a mesh size smaller than the codend mesh size. The front part of the gear may be constructed with larger mesh. This provision shall not apply to netting devices used for the attachment of gear monitoring sensors.
Amendment 428 #
1. No part of any towed gear shall be constructed of a mesh size smaller than the codend mesh size. The front part of the gear may be constructed with smaller mesh. This provision shall not apply to netting devices used for the attachment of gear monitoring sensors.
Amendment 429 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. It shall be forbidden to use or hold on board trawling gear fitted with a system of bobbins or similar apparatus, understood as equipment made up of rollers, cylinders or balls at the bottom of the net designed for use on rocky seabeds and reefs, or any other apparatus fitted to the footrope or groundrope for use on rocky seabeds.
Amendment 430 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. It shall be forbidden to use or hold on board trawling gear fitted with a system of bobbins or similar apparatus, understood as equipment made up of rollers, cylinders or balls at the bottom of the net designed for use on rocky seabeds and reefs, or any other apparatus fitted to the footrope or groundrope for use on rocky seabeds.
Amendment 431 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 3 b (new) 3b. It shall be forbidden to hold or use pelagic, semi-pelagic or wide-range trawling gear or any apparatus or modification entailing this form of fishing for catching pelagic and demersal species.
Amendment 432 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 3 b (new) 3b. It shall be forbidden to hold or use pelagic, semi-pelagic or wide-range trawling gear or any apparatus or modification entailing this form of fishing for catching pelagic and demersal species.
Amendment 433 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 3 c (new) 3c. A list of species authorised for catching with bottom trawling shall be drawn up, using the best available scientific advice.
Amendment 434 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 3 c (new) 3c. A list of species authorised for catching with bottom trawling shall be drawn up, using the best available scientific advice.
Amendment 435 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 3 d (new) 3d. A clear and tamper-proof system of beacons shall be established for fixed fishing gear in Community waters.
Amendment 436 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 3 d (new) 3d. A clear and tamper-proof system of beacons shall be established for fixed fishing gear in Community waters.
Amendment 437 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 4 Amendment 438 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 4 – introductory part 4. The Commission may adopt implementing acts establishing detailed rules for the specification of codends and the devices referred to in paragraph 3. Those implementing acts shall be based on an opinion of the Regional Advisory Committees and on the best available scientific and technical advice and may define:
Amendment 439 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 2 2. It shall be prohibited to use driftnets to fish for
Amendment 440 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 3 Amendment 441 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 3 a (new) 3 a. Notwithstanding paragraph 10(3) of this regulation, national or regional authorities may grant exceptions to the ban for small scale costal fisheries fishing within the area of four nautical miles measured from the baselines.
Amendment 442 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 4 – introductory part 4. It shall be prohibited to use bottom- set gillnets, entangling nets and trammel nets to catch the following species
Amendment 443 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 4 – indent 5 Amendment 444 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 4 – indent 5 Amendment 445 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 5 5. It shall be prohibited to deploy any bottom set gillnet, entangling net and trammel nets at any position where the charted depth is greater than 600 metres, unless Member States show – through scientific studies in consultation with STECF or through the implementation of specific management making use of regionalisation, which could involve reducing the vessels operating in the area, reducing fishing months, etc., or through multiannual plans – that these fisheries have a very low level of shark bycatches or discards.
Amendment 446 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 5 5. It shall be prohibited to deploy any bottom set gillnet, entangling net and trammel nets at any position where the charted depth is greater than 600 met
Amendment 447 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 5 5. It shall be prohibited to deploy any bottom set gillnet, entangling net and trammel nets at any position where the charted depth is greater than
Amendment 448 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 5 a (new) 5 a. Notwithstanding paragraph 5: - between a depth of 200 and 600 meters the specific provisions established in the Annexes shall apply; - the deployment of bottom set gillnets, entangling nets and trammel nets at any position where the charted depth is greater than 200 meters shall be allowed in the fishing zone defined in Article 5 (e).
Amendment 449 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 5 a (new) 5 a. It shall be prohibited to deploy any bottom set gillnet, entangling net or trammel net in sites designated in accordance with Directives 92/43/EEC, 2009/147/EC and 2008/56/EC where this has an adverse effect on the conservation status of the sensitive species and habitats.
Amendment 450 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 5 a (new) 5 a. In traditional fisheries with passive fishing gears, it shall be permitted to use only bottom-set gillnets whose total length is not more than 200 metres per vessel.
Amendment 451 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 5 a (new) 5 a. In traditional fisheries it shall be permitted to use only bottom-set gillnets whose total length is not more than 200 metres per vessel.
Amendment 452 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 3 3.
Amendment 453 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 3 3. When caught as bycatches, species referred to in paragraph 1 and 2 shall not
Amendment 454 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 4 4. Where the best available scientific advice indicates that an amendment of the list in Annex I is necessary
Amendment 455 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 4 4. Where the best available scientific advice indicates that an amendment of the list in Annex I is necessary
Amendment 456 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 5 5. Measures adopted pursuant to paragraph 4 of this Article shall aim at achieving the targets set out in Article 4
Amendment 457 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 5 5. Measures adopted pursuant to paragraph 4 of this Article shall aim at achieving the target set out in Article 4(1)(b), (c) and (d).
Amendment 458 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – title Bycatches of
Amendment 459 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 2 2. When caught as bycatch, species referred to in paragraph 1 shall not be harmed and specimens shall be promptly released. In this connection, with a view to improved data and to facilitating scientific studies, catches need to be recorded to a sufficient extent.
Amendment 460 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 2 2. When caught as bycatch, species referred to in paragraph 1 shall not be harmed and specimens shall be promptly released as well as recorded in accordance with Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2016/1251.
Amendment 461 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 2 2. When caught a
Amendment 462 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 3 3. Notwithstanding paragraphs 1 and 2, the retention on board, transhipment or landing of specimens of
Amendment 463 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 3 3. Notwithstanding paragraphs 1 and 2, the retention on board, transhipment or landing of living specimens of marine species referred to in paragraph 1 which have been caught as bycatch, shall be authorised as far as this activity is necessary to secure assistance for the recovery of the individual animals
Amendment 464 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 3 3. Notwithstanding paragraphs 1 and 2, the retention on board, transhipment or landing of specimens of marine species referred to in paragraph 1 which have been caught a
Amendment 465 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 4 4. On the basis of the best available scientific advice a Member State may put in place for vessels flying its flag, mitigation measures or restrictions on the use of certain gears pursuant to the procedure laid down in Article 19 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013. Such measures shall minimise and where possible eliminate the catches of the species referred to in paragraph 1 or other species caught incidentally and shall be compatible with the objectives set out in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) 1380/2013 and be at least as stringent as technical measures applicable under Union law.
Amendment 466 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 5 5. Measures adopted pursuant to in paragraph 4 of this Article shall aim at achieving the targets set out in Article 4
Amendment 467 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 5 a (new) 5 a. Member States shall monitor the effectiveness of measures adopted under this Article on minimising bycatch and report annually to the Commission on progress.
Amendment 468 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 1 1. It shall be prohibited to deploy the fishing gears specified in Annex II within the relevant areas set out in that Annex. Appropriate assessment shall be carried out by Member States when fishing gears are deployed in special areas of conservation under Directive 92/43/ EEC and special protection areas under Directive 2009/147/EC.
Amendment 469 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1 a. The deliberate disturbance, deterioration or destruction of sensitive habitats and of breeding sites or resting places of sensitive species shall be prohibited.
Amendment 470 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 2 2. Where the best available scientific advice recommends an urgent amendment of the list of areas in Annex II,
Amendment 471 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 2 2. Where the best available scientific advice recommends an amendment of the list of areas in Annex II, including the addition of new areas, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt such amendments by means of delegated acts, pursuant to the procedure laid down in Article 11(2) and 11(3) of Regulation (EU) 1380/2013. When adopting such amendments, the Commission shall provide a full mapping of the vulnerable area and give particular attention to the mitigation of negative effects of the displacement of fishing activity to other sensitive areas.
Amendment 472 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 2 2. Where the best available scientific advice recommends an amendment of the list of areas in Annex II, including the addition of new areas, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt such amendments by means of delegated acts, pursuant to the procedure laid down in Article 11(2) and 11(3) of Regulation (EU) 1380/2013. When adopting such amendments, the Commission shall give particular attention to the mitigation of negative social and environmental effects of the displacement of fishing activity to other sensitive areas.
Amendment 473 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 3 3. Where s
Amendment 474 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 3 3. Where
Amendment 475 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 4 4. Measures adopted pursuant to paragraphs 2 and 3 of this Article shall aim at achieving the targets set out in Article 4
Amendment 476 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 4 a (new) 4 a. Member States shall adopt measures to protect areas where vulnerable marine ecosystems as defined Art. 2(b) of Council Regulation 734/2008, occur or are likely to occur in waters falling under their sovereignty or jurisdictions and close those areas to bottom fishing activities unless the best available scientific advice demonstrates that such activities do not have significant adverse impacts on those ecosystems. Such measures shall be consistent with the Resolutions adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations, in particular Resolutions 61/105 and 64/72 and shall as a minimum be equivalent in terms of level of protection provided for vulnerable marine ecosystems under EU regulation 734/2008.
Amendment 477 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new) (a a) prohibiting the placing on the market for human consumption of juveniles of marine species pursuant to Articles 2(5)(b) and 15(11) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013;
Amendment 478 #
Article 14a 4.Imported fisheries products intended for human consumption that have been caught outside Union waters in the areas, subareas and divisions referred to in Article 5 must comply with the minimum conservation reference sizes laid down in the annexes to this Regulation.
Amendment 479 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 a (new) Article 14a 4.Imported fisheries products intended for human consumption that have been caught outside Union waters in the areas, subareas and divisions referred to in Article 5 must comply with the minimum conservation reference sizes laid down in the annexes to this Regulation.
Amendment 480 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 1 Member States shall have in place adequate measures to facilitate the storage of or find outlets for catches below minimum conservation reference sizes landed in accordance with Article 15(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013. Those measures
Amendment 481 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 1 1. The practices of high grading
Amendment 482 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 2 Amendment 483 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 2 2. Paragraph 1 shall not apply to fishing activities in the Mediterranean Sea or catches of species which are exempted from the application of the landing obligation in accordance with Article 15(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013.
Amendment 484 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 2 2.
Amendment 485 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – title Amendment 486 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – title Amendment 487 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 1 1. Member States
Amendment 488 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 2 2. Where the results of those pilot studies or other scientific advice indicate that unwanted catches of species which are not subject to catch limits are significant, Member States may establish technical measures to reduce those unwanted catches in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 19 of Regulation (EU) 1380/2013.
Amendment 489 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 2 2. Where the results of those pilot studies or other scientific advice indicate that unwanted catches of species which are not subject to catch limits are significant, Member States
Amendment 490 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2 a. In cases where other Member States wish to establish similar technical measures, a joint recommendation may be submitted in accordance with Article 19.
Amendment 491 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 a (new) Article 17 a Derogation from the landing obligation 1.By way of derogation from Article 15 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, fishing vessels which participate voluntarily in a system of full documentation of catches and discards shall not be required to land non-marketable catches, on condition that they are recorded and counted against quotas where applicable. 2.Full documentation systems as referred to in paragraph 1 must make it possible to record all data on fishing activities, including catches and discards. 3.Full documentation systems as referred to in paragraph 1 may be established by a Member State with the approval of the Commission or by an act of the Union. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 32 concerning: - the establishment or approval of these full documentation systems, - the data to be recorded and the specifications of these systems, with due regard for paragraph 2.
Amendment 492 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 a (new) Article 17a Documentation In accordance with Article 49 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 (Chapter IV - Control of technical measures), Member States may introduce electronic monitoring arrangements in order to document catches, discards and fishing activity.
Amendment 493 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 b (new) Amendment 494 #
Proposal for a regulation Chapter 2 – section 5 a (new) SECTION 5a - ADAPTATION OF FISHING VESSELS Article 17a - Adaptation of tonnage On new and existing fishing vessels, increases in the tonnage of the vessel intended to improve safety on board, working conditions and the hygiene and quality of products, as well as increases in the tonnage of the vessel intended to store unwanted catches subject to the landing obligation in accordance with Article 15 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 shall be authorised, on condition that they do not result in an increase in the vessel’s catch potential. The corresponding volumes shall not be taken into account for the purpose of assessing fishing capacity in the light of the ceilings imposed in Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 or in the entry/exit schemes referred to in Article 23 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013.
Amendment 495 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point g (g) in Annex XI for the
Amendment 496 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 2 2. In accordance with the procedure set out in Article 18 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 Member States may, jointly or individually, submi
Amendment 497 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 2 2. In accordance with the procedure set out in Article 18 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 Member States may submit joint recommendations defining appropriate technical measures at the regional level that deviate from the measures set out in paragraph 1. The Commission shall make these joint recommendations public immediately after their submission by the Member States and shall make public any scientific assessment carried out to ensure their compliance with the provisions of Article 18 (5) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013.
Amendment 498 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 2 2. In accordance with the procedure set out in Article 18 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 Member States may submit joint recommendations defining appropriate technical measures at the regional level that deviate from the measures set out in paragraph 1. Notwithstanding Article 18 (1) and (3) of Regulation (EC) No 1380/2013, the Commission may adopt such delegated acts also in the absence of a joint recommendation referred to in those paragraphs.
Amendment 499 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 2 2. In accordance with the procedure set out in Article 18 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, in close cooperation with relevant Advisory Councils, Member States may submit joint recommendations defining appropriate technical measures at the regional level that deviate from the measures set out in paragraph 1.
Amendment 500 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 2 2. In accordance with the procedure set out in Article 18 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 Member States may, jointly or individually, submi
Amendment 501 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2 a. Notwithstanding paragraph 2, the Commission may adopt technical measures at regional level by means of delegated acts in the absence of a joint recommendation referred to in that paragraph.
Amendment 502 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 3 3.
Amendment 503 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 3 a (new) 3 a. In the joint recommendations submitted for the purpose of adopting the measures referred to in paragraph 2, the Member States shall provide an assessment of the likely impacts of such measures on the targeted species, on sensitive species and habitats, demonstrating the benefits for the conservation of the marine ecosystem.
Amendment 504 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 a (new) Article 18 a Levels of catches of marine species below minimum conservation reference sizes 1.In accordance with the procedure set out in Article 18 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, Member States may submit joint recommendations defining the levels referred to in Article 4(1)(a) and the implementing methods for measuring the compliance with these levels. 2.The levels referred to in paragraph 1 shall be defined within a range from 0 to 10% for each fishery and each metier and shall aim at reducing the level of catches of marine species below minimum conservation reference sizes, on the basis of the best available scientific data. 3.Where no joint recommendation is submitted by [1 January 2019], the Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts defining the elements referred to in paragraph 1, in accordance with Article 32 of this Regulation.
Amendment 505 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 a (new) Amendment 506 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – title Amendment 507 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall be empowered to establish technical measures at regional level with the aim of achieving objectives of multiannual plans referred to in Articles 9 and 10 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013.
Amendment 508 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall be empowered to establish technical measures at regional level with the aim of achieving objectives of multiannual plans referred to in Articles 9 and 10 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013. Such measures shall be established by means of delegated acts adopted in accordance with Article 32 of this Regulation and Article 18 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013. Notwithstanding Article 18(1) and (3) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, the Commission may adopt such delegated acts also in the absence of a joint recommendation referred to in these paragraphs.
Amendment 509 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall be empowered to establish technical measures
Amendment 510 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 2 – point b (b) derogate from the measures set out in Annexes V to XI for a specific area or time period, provided it can be demonstrated based on the best available scientific advice that those measures have no conservation benefit in that area or period or that the alternative measures achieve the same objectives.
Amendment 511 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 4 – point c (c) provide incentives to fishing vessels deploying selective fishing gear or using fishing techniques with reduced environmental impact through the allocation of fishing opportunities in line with Article 17 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013.
Amendment 512 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 4 – point c (c) provide incentives to fishing vessels deploying selective fishing gear or using fishing techniques with reduced environmental impact including through the allocation of fishing opportunities and using the support foreseen in Article 4a.
Amendment 513 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 5 5. Where Member States submit joint recommendations for the establishment of technical measures as referred to in paragraph 1, they shall provide scientific evidence to support the adoption of those measures. The Commission shall make these joint recommendations public immediately after their submission by the Member States.
Amendment 514 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 6 6. The Commission
Amendment 515 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 6 6. The Commission
Amendment 516 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 6 6. The Commission
Amendment 517 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 20 – paragraph 1 – introductory part 1.
Amendment 518 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 20 – paragraph 1 – introductory part 1. When Member States submit joint recommendations in accordance with Article 18 and Article 19 to define size selective and species selective gears, they shall provide evidence demonstrating that those gears meet at least one of the following criteria:
Amendment 519 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point a Amendment 520 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point b Amendment 521 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 20 – paragraph 2 Amendment 522 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 20 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2 a. Notwithstanding paragraph 1 measures with the aim at achieving the socioeconomic objectives in Article 2(5)(c) and (f) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 can be adopted without demonstrating benefits for the conservation of the marine ecosystem in relation to size selective and species selective characteristics of gears in a situation where the stock in question is above levels which can produce the maximum sustainable yield.
Amendment 523 #
When Member States do not submit joint recommendations, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts to establish closed or restricted areas where necessary to protect juveniles or spawning aggregations.
Amendment 524 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 21 – paragraph 1 a (new) If Member States do not adopt joint recommendations, the Commission may adopt delegated acts establishing closed or restricted areas on the basis of the best available scientific advice.
Amendment 525 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 22 – paragraph 1 When Member States submit joint recommendations in accordance with Article 19 to amend or establish minimum conservation reference sizes listed in Part A of Annexes V to X they shall respect the objective of ensuring the protection of juveniles of marine species. Joint recommendations shall be based on the best available scientific evidence and shall take into account biological grounds, in particular the maturity size of the species. Joint recommendations shall not jeopardise the control and enforcement provisions relating to the landing and marketing of fish products.
Amendment 526 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 22 – paragraph 1 When Member States submit joint recommendations in accordance with Article 19 to amend or establish minimum conservation reference sizes listed in Part A of Annexes V to X they shall respect the objective of ensuring the protection of juveniles of marine species. Joint recommendations shall be based on the best available scientific advice and shall not put control and enforcement measures at risk.
Amendment 527 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 22 – paragraph 1 a (new) When Member States do not submit joint recommendations, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts to amend or establish minimum conservation reference sizes listed in Part A of Annexes V to X where necessary to protect juveniles or spawning aggregations.
Amendment 528 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 22 – paragraph 1 b (new) Such joint recommendations shall be based on the best available scientific advice regarding size at maturity and aim to ensure that the targets contained in Article 4(1)(b) are met. They shall not jeopardise the control and enforcement provisions relating to the landing and marketing of fish products.
Amendment 529 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 23 – paragraph 1 – introductory part When Member States submit joint recommendations in accordance with Article 19 to allow for the creation of real- time closures and moving on provisions with the aim of ensuring the protection of aggregations of juveniles or spawning fish or shellfish species or sensitive species, they shall include the following elements
Amendment 530 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 23 – paragraph 1 – introductory part When Member States submit joint recommendations in accordance with Article 19 to allow for the creation of real- time closures and moving on provisions with the aim of ensuring the protection of aggregations of juveniles or spawning fish or shellfish species or other sensitive species, they shall include the following elements:
Amendment 531 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 23 – paragraph 1 – indent 4 Amendment 532 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 23 – paragraph 1 a (new) In the event that the vessels of only one Member State are affected by the real- time closures or the displacements, measures based on the best available scientific data shall be adopted to reduce the impact.
Amendment 533 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 23 – paragraph 1 a (new) In the case where only one Member State is affected by any such provisions, based on the best available scientific data, alleviating measures shall be provided.
Amendment 534 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 1 Amendment 535 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 1 1. When Member States submit joint recommendations in accordance with Article 19 to allow for the use or extend the use of innovative fishing gears
Amendment 536 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 1 1. When Member States submit joint recommendations in accordance with Article 19 to allow for the use or extend the use of innovative fishing gears including
Amendment 537 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 1 1. When Member States submit joint recommendations in accordance with Article 19 to allow for the use or extend the use of innovative fishing gears
Amendment 538 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 2 2. Those assessments shall be evaluated by the STECF, including for the risks of occurrence of bad practices that lead to unselective fishing and suggesting the means to prevent them.
Amendment 539 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 3 3. The use of innovative fishing gears shall
Amendment 540 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 3 3. The use of innovative fishing gears shall not be permitted where those assessments indicate that their use will lead to significant negative impacts on sensitive habitats and non-target species, in comparison to the common fishing practices.
Amendment 541 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 3 3. The use of innovative fishing gears shall not be permitted where those assessments indicate that their use will lead to
Amendment 542 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 3 3. The use of innovative fishing gears shall not be permitted where those assessments indicate that their use will lead to negative impacts, including cumulative effects, on sensitive habitats and non-target species.
Amendment 543 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 3 3. The use of innovative fishing gears shall
Amendment 544 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 25 – paragraph 1 – introductory part Joint recommendations submitted by Member States in accordance with Article 19 to allow for the use of nature conservation measures to protect sensitive species and habitats
Amendment 545 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 25 – paragraph 1 – indent 1 - develop lists of sensitive species and habitats
Amendment 546 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 25 – paragraph 1 – indent 1 - develop lists of sensitive species and habitats
Amendment 547 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 25 – paragraph 1 – indent 2 a (new) - provide information on the effectiveness of existing mitigation measures and monitoring arrangements;
Amendment 548 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 25 – paragraph 1 – indent 4 - specify restrictions on the construction and operation of specified gears or introduce a total prohibition on the use of certain fishing gears within a region or specific area where such gears may represent a threat to the conservation status of
Amendment 549 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 25 – paragraph 1 – indent 4 a (new) - specify the measures to address the social and economic impact on parties concerned conducting fishing activities and operations where it is foreseen that there will be a total prohibition on the use of certain fishing gears within a region.
Amendment 550 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 25 – paragraph 1 a (new) When Member States do not submit joint recommendations, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts to allow for the use of nature conservation measures to protect sensitive species and habitats.
Amendment 551 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 25 – paragraph 1 a (new) Member States shall ensure that the fishers directly concerned by these measures are appropriately consulted.
Amendment 552 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 26 – paragraph 1 – introductory part 1. When Member States submit joint recommendations for the establishment of technical measures in temporary discard plans referred to in Article 15(6) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, they
Amendment 553 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 26 – paragraph 2 2. The measures referred to in paragraph 1 shall aim at achieving the objectives set out in Article 3 of this Regulation and Article 2 (5) (a) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 and in particular for the protection of aggregations of juveniles or spawning fish or shellfish species. The measures shall be at least as stringent as technical measures applicable under Union law.
Amendment 554 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 26 – paragraph 2 2. The measures referred to in paragraph 1 shall aim at achieving the objectives set out in Article 3 and in particular for the protection of aggregations of juveniles or spawning fish or shellfish species. They shall be at least as stringent as technical measures applicable under Union law.
Amendment 555 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 26 a (new) Article 26 a Results-based management of fisheries 1.In accordance with the procedure set out in Article 18 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, Member States may submit joint recommendations defining pilot projects that develop a system of full documentation of catches and discards based on measurable targets and objectives, for the purpose of a results- based management of fisheries. 2.The pilot projects referred to in paragraph 1 may derogate from the measures set out in Annexes V to XI for a specific area and for a maximum period of one year, provided that it can be demonstrated that such pilot projects aim at achieving the objectives set out in Article 3 and reaching the targets set out in Article 4.This one-year period may be extended to one more year under the same conditions. 3.Where Member States submit joint recommendations for the establishment of pilot projects as referred to in paragraph 1, they shall provide scientific evidence to support their adoption. The Commission shall require the STEFC to assess these joint recommendations and shall make this assessment public. 4.Where the pilot projects referred to in paragraph 1 can demonstrate that they successfully achieved the objectives set out in Article 3 and reached the targets set out in Article 4, the Commission may expand or convert them to full scale programmes by means of delegated acts adopted in accordance with Article 32 of this Regulation, on the basis of scientific evidence assessed by the STECF.
Amendment 556 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 27 – paragraph 1 – indent 5 - detailed rules on the signal and implementation characteristics of acoustic deterrent devices as referred to in Part D of Annexes V
Amendment 557 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 27 – paragraph 1 – indent 6 - detailed rules of the design and deployment of bird scaring lines and weighted lines as referred to in Part D of Annexes VI
Amendment 558 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 28 – paragraph a (a) transpose into Union law
Amendment 559 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 28 a (new) Article 28a Transpose into Union law technical measures adopted by other advisory bodies representing supranational interests that centre on the same fishing area.
Amendment 560 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 29 – paragraph 1 – introductory part 1. The technical measures provided for in this Regulation shall not apply to fishing operations conducted
Amendment 561 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 29 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) the Commission and the Member State in the waters under the sovereignty or jurisdiction of which the fishing operations take place (‘the coastal Member State’), shall be informed at least
Amendment 562 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 29 – paragraph 2 – point b (b) they are sold for purposes other than direct human consumption. This should apply only to specimens below the minimum conservation reference size (MCRS), in accordance with Article 15 of Reg. ( EU) 1380/2013.
Amendment 563 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 29 – paragraph 2 – point b (b) in the case of fish below the minimum conservation reference size, they are sold for purposes other than direct human consumption.
Amendment 564 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 29 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. When scientists board fishing vessels to carry out scientific research, the owners of or organisations representing the vessels shall be compensated for their necessary collaboration.
Amendment 565 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 30 – title Amendment 566 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 30 – paragraph 1 1. The technical measures provided for in this Regulation shall not apply to fishing operations conducted solely for the purpose of
Amendment 567 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 30 – paragraph 2 2. Where the
Amendment 568 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 31 – paragraph 1 1. Where available scientific advice indicates that immediate action is required to protect marine species or marine habitats, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 32 to alleviate such threats. Those acts may concern, in particular, restrictions on the use of fishing gears or on fishing activities in certain areas or during certain periods, or any other conservation measure needed.
Amendment 569 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 31 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new) (b a) provide protection for sensitive species and habitats, where there is evidence of a serious threat to their conservation.
Amendment 570 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 31 – paragraph 3 3. Delegated acts referred to in paragraph 1 shall apply for a period of no more than
Amendment 571 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 34 – paragraph 1 1. By the end of 2020 and every third year thereafter, and on the basis of information supplied by Member States and the relevant Advisory Councils and following evaluation by the STECF, the Commission shall submit a report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the implementation of this Regulation. This report shall assess the extent to which technical measures both regionally and at Union level have contributed to achieving the objectives set out in Article 3
Amendment 572 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 34 – paragraph 1 a (new) Amendment 573 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 34 – paragraph 2 2. On the basis of that report, where at regional level the
Amendment 574 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 34 – paragraph 3 a (new) 3 a. Where the report shows that a Member State failed to comply with its obligation regarding control and data collection, the Commission may interrupt or suspend the EMFF funding for this Member State, in accordance with Articles 100 and 101 of Regulation (EU) No 508/2014.
Amendment 575 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 35 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) Articles 3, 8, 9, 10, 11
Amendment 576 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 35 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) Articles 3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 1
Amendment 577 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 35 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) Articles 3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13(3) subparagraph 2, and Articles 14, 15, 16 and 25 are deleted;
Amendment 578 #
(a) Articles 3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 paragraph 3, subparagraph 2, 14, 15, 16 and 25 are deleted;
Amendment 579 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 35 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) Articles 3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14,
Amendment 580 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 35 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new) (a a) it is necessary to reiterate the content of Article 13 of the Mediterranean Regulation (Reg. 1967/06) as the distance from the coast and the depth can be fully reintegrated into the regulation in question.
Amendment 581 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 37 – paragraph 1 a (new) Regulation (EC) 1224/2009 Article 14 – paragraph 3 3 a. By way of derogation from paragraph 3, masters of Union fishing vessels having caught pelagic or industrial species and keeping such catches on board fresh and unsorted may alternatively in their fishing logbook indicate all quantities of each species in these catches caught and kept on board above 10 percent of live-weight equivalent of the total catch caught and kept on board fresh and unsorted. This indication is to be considered on a fishing trip basis.
Amendment 582 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 39 – paragraph 1 Reglulation 1380/2013 Article 15, paragraph 12 For the species that are not subject to the landing obligation as specified in paragraph 1, the catches of species below the minimum conservation reference size shall not be retained on board, but shall be returned immediately to the sea, except when they are used as live bait or previously frozen dead bait.
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Amendment 583 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – point a Amendment 584 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – point d Amendment 585 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – point i Amendment 586 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – point o Amendment 587 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – point o (
Amendment 588 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – Part B –point 1.2 1.2. Vessels that conducted directed fisheries with bottom set longlines in 2006, 2007 and 2008 for greater forkbeard (Phycis blennoides) may continue to fish in the area south of 44°00.00′ N provided they have a fishing authorisation issued in accordance with Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009. Vessels fishing for hake with bottom set longlines and which comply with the relevant rules in the Member State may also apply for such authorisations.
Amendment 589 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – Part B –point 1.2 1.2. Vessels that conducted directed fisheries with bottom set longlines in 2006, 2007 and 2008 for greater forkbeard (Phycis blennoides) may continue to fish in the area south of 44°00.00′ N provided they have a fishing authorisation issued in accordance with Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009. However, vessels equipped with bottom set longlines for hake and which comply with the relevant rules in the Member State may also apply for such authorisations.
Amendment 590 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – Part B –point 1.3 a (new) 1.3.a. In view of the foregoing, fishing with traditional gear, such as bottom set longlines and fixed gillnets, shall be permitted in certain areas which do not jeopardise sensitive habitats such as reefs.
Amendment 591 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – Part B –point 1.3 a (new) 1.3 a. In view of the foregoing, fishing with traditional gear, such as bottom set longlines and fixed gillnets, shall be permitted in certain areas which do not jeopardise sensitive habitats such as reefs.
Amendment 592 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex III – indent 5 Amendment 594 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex III – indent 15 Amendment 595 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex III – indent 16 Amendment 597 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex V – Part A – table 1 – row 9 Plaice (Pleuronectes platessa) 2
Amendment 598 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex V – Part A – table 1 – row 25 Amendment 599 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex V – Part B – paragraph 1 – table – row 4 At least 80mm
Amendment 600 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex V – Part C – paragraph 4 – indent 3 Amendment 601 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex V – Part C – paragraph 4 – indent 3 – subindent 1 Amendment 602 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex V – Part C – paragraph 4 – indent 3 – subindent 2 Amendment 603 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex V – Part C – paragraph 4 – indent 3 –subindent 3 Amendment 604 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex V – Part C – paragraph 4 – indent 3 – subindent 4 Amendment 605 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex V – Part D – subheading 1 Measures to reduce incidental catches of
Amendment 606 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex V – Part D – paragraph 1 1. It shall be prohibited for vessels
Amendment 607 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex V – Part D – paragraph 3 3. Member States, through dedicated annual monitoring schemes, shall monitor and assess, by means of scientific studies or pilot projects, the effectiveness of the
Amendment 608 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex V – Part D – subheading 1 a (new) Amendment 609 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex V – Part E – heading 1 Amendment 610 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex V – Part E – paragraph 1 – introductory part Notwithstanding Article 13, fishing with an electric pulse trawl shall not be allowed in ICES divisions IVb and IVc under conditions defined in accordance with the second indent of paragraph 1of Article 27 of this Regulation, regarding the characteristics of the pulse used and control monitoring measures in place south of a rhumb line joined by the following points, which shall be measured according to the WGS84 coordinate system:
Amendment 611 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex V – Part E – paragraph 1 – introductory part Amendment 612 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex V – Part E – paragraph 1 – indent 1 Amendment 613 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex V – Part E – paragraph 1 – indent 2 Amendment 614 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex V – Part E – paragraph 1 – indent 3 Amendment 615 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex V – Part E – paragraph 1 – indent 4 Amendment 616 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex V – Part E – paragraph 1 – indent 4 a (new) - south of 55° North
Amendment 617 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex V – Part E – paragraph 1 a (new) 2. Electrical pulse fishing shall be allowed only when: - no more than 5% of the beam trawler fleet per Member State use the electric pulse trawl; - the maximum electrical power in kW for each beam trawl is no more than the length in metres of the beam multiplied by 1,25; - the effective voltage between the electrodes is no more than 15 V; - the vessel is equipped with an automatic computer management system which records the maximum power used per beam and the effective voltage between electrodes for at least the last 100 tows, and it is not possible for non-authorised personnel to modify this automatic computer management system; - it is prohibited to use one or more tickler chains in front of the footrope.
Amendment 618 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex VI – Part A – table – row 26 Amendment 619 #
At least 1
Amendment 620 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex VI – Part B – paragraph 1 – table – row 2 At least 1
Amendment 621 #
At least 100mm ICES sub-areas VIIb, c, None1a f-k A square mesh panel of 120mm shall be fitted. __________________ 1a The total catch may contain up to 50% cod and haddock.
Amendment 622 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex VI – Part B – paragraph 1 – table – row 3 At least
Amendment 623 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex VI – Part B – paragraph 1 – table – row 4 At least 80mm Whole area Directed fishing for Nephrops norvegicus
Amendment 624 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex VI – Part B – paragraph 1 – table – row 6 At least 16mm Whole area Directed fishing for small pelagic species (80% of catches).
Amendment 625 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex VI – Part B – paragraph 2 – table – row 3 At least 100mm
Amendment 626 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex VI – Part C – paragraph 9 – title 9. Use of static nets in ICES divisions Vb, VIa, VIb, VII b, c, h, j, k
Amendment 627 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex VI – Part C – paragraph 9 – title 9. Use of static nets in ICES divisions Vb, VIa, VIb, VII b, c, h, j, k
Amendment 628 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex VI – Part C – paragraph 9 – point 9.1 – introductory part 9.1.
Amendment 629 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex VI – Part C – paragraph 9 – point 9.1 – introductory part 9.1.
Amendment 630 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex VI – Part C – point 9.1 – indent 1 - Bottom set gillnets used for directed fishing for hake (85% of the catches) with a mesh size of at least 1
Amendment 631 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex VI – Part C – point 9.1 – indent 1 - Bottom set gillnets used for directed fishing for hake (85%) with a mesh size of at least 1
Amendment 632 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex VI – Part C – paragraph 9 – point 9.2 9.2. Directed fishing for deepwater sharks as listed in Annex I of Regulation (E
Amendment 633 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex VI – Part D – paragraph 1 – title 1. Measures to reduce incidental catches of
Amendment 634 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex VI – Part D – paragraph 1 – point 1.1 1.1. It shall be prohibited for vessels
Amendment 635 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex VI – Part D – paragraph 1 – point 1.3 1.3. Member States, through dedicated annual monitoring schemes, shall monitor and assess, by means of scientific studies or pilot projects, the effectiveness of the use of mitigation devices in the fisheries and areas concerned.
Amendment 636 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex VI – Part D – paragraph 2 – point 2.1. (new) 2.1. Scientific research programmes shall be established in North Western Waters to identify the overlap of sensitive species with fishing gear and fishing effort and determine technical solutions for fishing gears.
Amendment 637 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex VI – Part D – paragraph 2 – point 2.2. (new) 2.2. Spatial measures shall be applied in North Western Waters where scientific research has identified areas where sensitive seabirds are known to be incidentally caught until these can be replaced with other technical measures.
Amendment 638 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex VI – Part D – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 2.3 Vessels fishing with longlines in
Amendment 639 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex VI – Part D – paragraph 2 – point 2.4. (new) 2.4 Member States shall monitor and assess the effectiveness of the mitigation measures that have been established, including in relation to the fishing catch and fishing effort.
Amendment 640 #
Horse mackerel (Trachurus spp.) 15 cm1,1a, 1b __________________ 1 No minimum conservation reference size shall apply to horse mackerel (Trachurus pictaratus) caught in waters adjacent to the Azores islands and under the sovereignty or jurisdiction of Portugal. 1a. No more than 5 % may consist of horse mackerel between 12 and 15 cm. For the purposes of the control of that quantity, the conversion factor to be applied to the weight of the catches shall be 1,20. These provisions shall not apply for catches subject to the landing obligation. 1b By way of derogation from Article 15 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, the minimum conservation reference sizes of sardine, anchovy, herring, horse mackerel and mackerel shall not apply within a limit of 10 % by live weight of the total catches retained on board of each of those species. The percentage of undersized sardine, anchovy, herring, horse mackerel or mackerel shall be calculated as the proportion by live weight of all marine organisms on board after sorting or on landing. The percentage may be calculated on the basis of one or more representative samples. The limit of 10 % shall not be exceeded during transhipment, landing, transportation, storage, display or sale.
Amendment 641 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex VII – Part A – table – row 16 Horse mackerel (Trachurus spp.) 15 cm1,1a __________________ 1 No minimum conservation reference size shall apply to horse mackerel (Trachurus pictaratus) caught in waters adjacent to the Azores islands and under the sovereignty or jurisdiction of Portugal. 1a The catching and unloading of horse mackerel of between 12 cm and 14 cm in size shall be permitted within a maximum volume of 5% of the total allowable catch of that species.
Amendment 642 #
Bass (Dicentrarchus labrax)
Amendment 643 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex VII – Part A – table – row 18 Bass (Dicentrarchus labrax)
Amendment 644 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex VII – Part A – table – row 20 Red sea-bream (Pagellus bogaraveo)
Amendment 645 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex VII – Part A – table – row 23 Queen scallop (Chlamys spp.
Amendment 646 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex VII – Part A – table – row 25 Carpetshell (Venerupis pullastra) 3
Amendment 647 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex VII – Part A – table – row 26 Amendment 648 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex VII – Part A – table – row 26 Short-necked clam (
Amendment 649 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex VII – Part A – table – row 34 Amendment 650 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex VII – Part A – table – row 34 Octopus (Octopus vulgaris)
Amendment 651 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex VII – Part B – paragraph 1 – table – row 2 a (new) At least 70mm1a Whole area None __________________ 1a. A mesh size of 100mm shall be used in directed fishing for hake (20% of catches) in ICES divisions VIII a, b, d and e
Amendment 652 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex VII – Part B – paragraph 1 – table – row 2 a (new) At least 70mm1a Whole area None __________________ 1a. A mesh size of 100mm shall be used in directed fishing for hake (40% of catches) in ICES divisions VIII a, b, d and e.
Amendment 653 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex VII – Part B – paragraph 2 – table – row 2 At least 100 mm
Amendment 654 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex VII – Part B – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 a (new) For ‘xeito’ driftnets, a mesh size of between 23 and 40 mm shall be used.
Amendment 655 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex VII – Part B – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 a (new) Purse seine gears shall have a mesh size of no less than 14 mm and no more than 24 mm. The minimum distance and depth for the deployment of purse seines shall be set in line with the best available scientific advice.
Amendment 656 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex VII – Part C – paragraph 1 – title 1. Closed area for the conservation of hake in ICES division
Amendment 657 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex VII – Part C – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part a) from 1 October to 31
Amendment 658 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex VII – Part C – paragraph 4 – point 4.1 – introductory part 4.1
Amendment 659 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex VII – Part C – paragraph 4 – point 4.2 a (new) 4.2.a. The Commission may decide, after consulting the STECF, to exclude certain types of fisheries in ICES zones VIII, IX and X from the scope of paragraph 4.1 if it is demonstrated by means of information provided by Member States or the implementation of specific management making use of regionalisation, which could involve reducing the vessels operating in the area, reducing fishing months, etc. or of multiannual plans that these fisheries have a very low level of shark bycatches or discards.
Amendment 660 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex VII – Part C – paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. Restrictions to trawling on rocky seabeds Fishing with trawl nets shall be prohibited over rocky seabeds and artificial reefs.
Amendment 661 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex VII – Part C – paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. Restrictions to trawling on rocky seabeds Fishing with trawl nets shall be prohibited over rocky seabeds and artificial reefs.
Amendment 662 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex VII – Part D – paragraph 1 – title 1. Measures to reduce incidental catches of
Amendment 663 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex VII – Part D – paragraph 1 – title 1. Measures to reduce incidental catches of cetaceans in ICES sub-area
Amendment 664 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex VII – Part D – paragraph 1 – point 1.1 Amendment 665 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex VII – Part D – paragraph 1 – point 1.1 Amendment 666 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex VII – Part D – paragraph 1 – point 1.1 1.1. It shall be prohibited for vessels
Amendment 667 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex VII – Part D – paragraph 1 – point 1.1 1.1. It shall be prohibited for vessels of 12 metres or over in overall length to deploy static nets in ICES
Amendment 668 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex VII – Part D – paragraph 1 – point 1.3 1.3. Member States, through dedicated annual monitoring schemes, shall monitor and assess, by means of scientific studies or pilot projects, the effectiveness of the mitigation devices as described in point 1.1 in the fisheries and areas concerned.
Amendment 669 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex VII – Part D – paragraph 2 – title 2. Measures to
Amendment 670 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex VII – Part D – paragraph 2 – point 2.1. (new) 2.1. Scientific research programmes shall be established in South Western Waters to identify the overlap of sensitive species with fishing gear and fishing effort and determine technical solutions for fishing gears.
Amendment 671 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex VII – Part D – paragraph 2 – point 2.2. (new) 2.2. Spatial measures shall be applied in South Western Waters where scientific research has identified areas where sensitive seabirds are known to be incidentally caught until these can be replaced with other technical measures.
Amendment 672 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex VII – Part D – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 2.3 Vessels fishing with pelagic longlines
Amendment 673 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex VII – Part D – paragraph 2 – point 2.4. (new) 2.4 Member States shall monitor and assess the effectiveness of the mitigation measures that have been established, including in relation to the fishing catch and fishing effort.
Amendment 674 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex VIII – Part B – paragraph 1 – table – row 2 At least 120mm
Amendment 675 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex VIII – Part D – paragraph 1 1. Measures to reduce incidental catches of
Amendment 676 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex VIII – Part D – paragraph 1 – point 1.1 1.1. It shall be prohibited for vessels
Amendment 677 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex VIII – Part D – paragraph 1 – point 1.3 1.3. Member States, through dedicated annual monitoring schemes, shall take monitor and assess, by means of scientific studies or pilot projects, the effectiveness of acoustic deterrent devices in the fisheries and areas concerned.
Amendment 678 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex VIII – Part D – paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Measures to minimize incidental catches of seabirds 1.1. Scientific research programmes shall be established in the Baltic Sea to identify the overlap of sensitive species with fishing gear and fishing effort and determine technical solutions for fishing gears. 1.2. Spatial measures shall be applied in the Baltic Sea where scientific research has identified areas where sensitive seabirds are known to be incidentally caught until these can be replaced with other technical measures. 1.3 Member States shall monitor and assess the effectiveness of the mitigation measures that have been established, including in relation to the fishing catch and fishing effort.
Amendment 679 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IX – Part B – paragraph 1 1. Baseline mesh sizes for towed and encircling gears
Amendment 680 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IX – Part B – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 The following codend mesh sizes shall apply in the Mediterranean. Member States may allow a derogation for boat seines, shore seines, and purse seines, if these are covered by a management plan as referred to in Article 19 of Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006, provided that the fisheries concerned are highly selective, have a negligible effect on the marine environment, and are not affected by provisions under Article 4(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006.
Amendment 681 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IX – Part B – paragraph 1 – table – row 2 At least 40mm square Whole area A diamond mesh codend of 50 mm mesh codend may be used as an alternative to the 4
Amendment 682 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IX – Part B – paragraph 1 – table – row 3 At least 20mm Whole area
Amendment 683 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IX – Part B – paragraph 1 – table – row 3 At least 20mm Whole area Directed fishing for sardine and anchovy. Directed fishing with shore seines for Centracanthidae
Amendment 684 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IX – Part B – paragraph 1 – table – row 3 a (new) At least 10mm Adriatic Sea Directed fishing with shore seines for Atherinidae
Amendment 685 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IX – Part B – paragraph 1 – table – row 4 a (new) At least 10mm Adriatic Sea Fishing with beach seines targeting fish species of the family Atherinidae
Amendment 686 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IX – Part C – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 The length of
Amendment 687 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IX – Part C – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 The length of
Amendment 688 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IX – Part C – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 The length of
Amendment 689 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IX – Part C – paragraph 4 – point 4.2 a (new) 4.2a. A ban to the use of longlines also applies to recreational fishers.
Amendment 690 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IX – Part C – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 It shall be prohibited to have on board or set more than 250 pots or creels per vessel to catch deepwater crustacean
Amendment 691 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IX – Part C – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 a (new) Highly localised fleets using artisanal gear shall be authorised to catch deepwater crustacean (including Plesionika spp., Pasiphaea spp. or similar species).
Amendment 692 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IX – Part C – paragraph 5 –subparagraph 1 a (new) A ban to the use of pots also applies to recreational fishers.
Amendment 693 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IX – Part C – paragraph 6 a (new) Amendment 694 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IX – Part C – paragraph 6 a (new) 6a. Restrictions to trawling over rocky seabeds Fishing with trawl nets shall be prohibited over rocky seabeds and artificial reefs.
Amendment 695 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IX – Part D Amendment 696 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IX – Part D – paragraph 1 – title 1. Measures to reduce incidental catches of
Amendment 697 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IX – Part D – paragraph 1 – point 1.1 1.1. It shall be prohibited for vessels
Amendment 698 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IX – Part D – paragraph 1 – point 1.3 1.3. Member States shall monitor and assess, by means of scientific studies or pilot projects, the effectiveness of the mitigation devices as described in point 1.1 in the fisheries and areas concerned. Research projects aiming at identifying innovative solutions are needed and the allocation of dedicated EMFF to support the sector’s adaption to these new provisions should be considered a top priority by the Member States affected.
Amendment 699 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IX – Part D – paragraph 1 – point 1.3 1.3. Member States, through dedicated annual monitoring schemes, shall monitor and assess, by means of scientific studies or pilot projects, the effectiveness of the mitigation devices as described in point 1
Amendment 700 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IX – Part D – paragraph 2 – point 2.1. (new) 2.1. Scientific research programmes shall be established in the Mediterranean to identify the overlap of sensitive species with fishing gear and fishing effort and determine technical solutions for fishing gears.
Amendment 701 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IX – Part D – paragraph 2 – point 2.2. (new) 2.2. Spatial measures shall be applied in the Mediterranean where scientific research has identified areas where sensitive seabirds are known to be incidentally caught until these can be replaced with other technical measures.
Amendment 702 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IX – Part D – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 2.3. Vessels fishing with longlines in the Mediterranean Sea shall use a
Amendment 703 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IX – Part D – paragraph 2 – point 2.4. (new) 2.4. Member States shall monitor and assess the effectiveness of the mitigation measures that have been established, including in relation to the fishing catch and fishing effort.
Amendment 704 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex X – Part C Amendment 705 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex X – Part D Amendment 706 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex X – Part D – paragraph 1 – title 1. Measures to reduce incidental catches of
Amendment 707 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex X – Part D – paragraph 1 – point 1.1 1.1. It shall be prohibited for vessels
Amendment 708 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex X – Part D – paragraph 1 – point 1.3 1.3. Member States, through dedicated annual monitoring schemes, shall monitor and assess, by means of scientific studies or pilot projects, the effectiveness of the mitigation devices as described in point 1.1 in the fisheries and areas concerned.
Amendment 709 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex X – Part D – paragraph 1 a (new) 1a Measures to minimize incidental catches of seabirds 1a.1. Scientific research programmes shall be established in the Black Sea to identify the overlap of sensitive species with fishing gear and fishing effort and determine technical solutions for fishing gears. 1a.2. Spatial measures shall be applied in the Black Sea where scientific research has identified areas where sensitive seabirds are known to be incidentally caught until these can be replaced with other technical measures. 1a.3. Member States shall monitor and assess the effectiveness of the mitigation measures that have been established, including in relation to the fishing catch and fishing effort.
Amendment 710 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex XI – Part A – paragraph 1 – introductory part The following codend mesh sizes shall apply in
Amendment 711 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex XI – Part B a (new) source: 604.507
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